Saratoga Blogs

SARATOGA SPRINGS – From time to time, my editor asks if I would consent to being a crash-test dummy on this or that product. If they are like this, keep ‘em coming! There is so much to love about Amour New York. A spa like storefront located at 6 Phila Street, just a few steps […]

Attention orchestra-lovers: SPAC will be presenting a new matinee series in conjunction with The Philadelphia Orchestra during the 2018 summer season! Sponsored by The Wesley Community, the Thursday Matinee Series will offer weekly shows at 2 PM on August 2, 9, and 16. Read on to learn about the three upcoming performances, as well as […]

Last week, essential oil lovers from across the globe gathered together to celebrate the Freedom they experience on their wellness journey with Young Living Essential Oils. For the first time ever, live streaming recaps of the convention, workshops, and general session access has been made available with the purchase of a digital ticket. I had […]

Shortly after promoting Summer Jam in an email newsletter, we were notified by the General Manager of Albany Broadcasting that FLY92.3 has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Summer Jam due to circumstances beyond their control. Full refunds will be issued. For more information, contact AJ Bodden at abodden@albanybroadcasting.com or visit FLY92.com.

If you are planning a new garden area this season, conventional wisdom tells us  we should begin by digging up and turning over the soil.  I too subscribed to that framework for my first few years in gardening.  Growing up in a farm rich region I remember the lot next to my house being tilled […]

Miles made the remark that set me off in this literal direction on a Saturday morning before a dump run.  He and my daughter tend to see my wife and I as hoarders.  True that there is more old furniture in this 2500 sq ft home than there needs to be, and about a million […]

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…