Saratoga Blogs

In my series on the connection between hormones and mood, I discussed, in excruciating detail, how estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, testosterone, and oxytocin hormones impact brain health and emotions. To summarize, hormones have profound effects on behavior and state of mind through various mechanisms, including their reciprocal relationship with brain neurotransmitters. An imbalance in either of […]

Ready or not, this Thanksgiving holiday weekend marks the beginning of the holiday season, and Saratoga Springs is already celebrating. See what kinds of festive events await you in the area, and learn about other holiday happenings. Gobble Gobble! Show Your Kids How to Make a Turkey Out of a Potato The Tang Teaching Museum’s […]

When you’re looking for a home, it’s not just the house that’s important but the community, and that’s why this new Saratoga neighborhood is filling up quickly. Regatta View Carriage Homes, situated where Saratoga Lake and Fish Creek meet, offer access to green space and a walking trail as well as a private beach with […]

Have you considered the value of plants that reseed themselves when designing your sustainable garden?  Over the years I have used a variety of annuals and perennials to meet the needs of problematic sites.  I have also found value in overall garden designs.  Fall is a good time to check out your garden for reseeding […]

REQUIEM FOR THE HAND-SHAKE…   I’ve been in sales –of  solar products, custom additions, new construction, & mostly, Real Estate– for over 35 years as I write this, and shaking hands– at the end of each appointment, each meeting, each agreement, each contract, each personal contact, each attempted deal, and of course Every Real Deal– […]

Editors Note: The Seventh Annual Saratoga Mom Prom occurred last Saturday, April 13, at The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs. Since your intrepid editor is blessed with a “Y” chromosome, Planet Arthur extends thanks to Paige McCarthy for these photos, and to Nancy Miles for this dispatch from inside this free-flowing estrogen extravaganza. – AG SARATOGA […]

Last week, you may have come to this page and found no new content!? The tragedy!! You may be wondering, “Where Oh Where Has Dr. Sarah Gone?” Don’t worry, I haven’t left you. I’ve just been prepping for an exciting and new direction for my articles, along with my amazing administrators at Saratoga.com! Today, I’m […]

Bucket list item: Go on a hot air balloon ride. Status: Done! For anyone who may not be aware, this weekend is the annual Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival, held at the Saratoga Co. Fairgrounds. Rather than “launching” into the many, many crafters and vendors who are participating all weekend, I would just suggest you […]

I was reminded recently of the single reason why I insist that horse racing administrators have it all backwards, and their apparent intent to turn race tracks into amusement parks is silly (ridiculous, even). The vehicle through which (whom) to turn potential…