April 2011

Clowning Around with Ringling Bros.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of accompanying local media celebrity, Kelly of Albany Mommy, to Clown College. Yes, there really is a Clown College; in fact, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College has been located in four venues over the years: in Venice, FL; at Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI; at the [...]

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Open House for Home School Consortium

by Sandra Foyt

An Open House at the Hudson Valley Consortium for homeschooled students will be held on Thursday, April 28, from 3 PM – 5PM at Grace Fellowship Church. Want to know more before you go? Benita Oliver, of the Hudson Valley Consortium, answers frequently asked questions. What is the Consortium? The Hudson Valley Consortium is a [...]

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An Apology to My Readers

by Sandra Foyt

I have been stewing over this all week. Do I ignore the elephant under the carpet, and hope that no one will notice? That might be easier. I like to think that I’m known for my honesty, but as a writer I don’t blurt out every thought or opinion. There is power in the printed [...]

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Small Ovoids of Turkish Delight in Multiple Bright Colors

by Cie McCullough Buschle

When I was a kid, I imagined that Turkish Delight was the most delicious thing in the world. Not that I had ever tasted it, but anything that could get Edward Pevensie to turn on his brother and sisters and go riding with the White Witch in the middle of Winter to her Ice Castle [...]

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Who Says That Shopping For Boys’ Clothing Can’t Be Fun?

by Sandra Foyt

There is a new store in town, and it just might change the way we shop for kids’ clothing. 77 Kids, a line of stores from American Eagle Outfitters that’s just for kids size 0-14, opened today at Crossgates Mall. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not much of a shopper. With rare exception, no one [...]

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And the Winner of the Bloggy Boot Camp Giveaway Is…

by Sandra Foyt

Ta-Da! The winner of the Bloggy Boot Camp Giveaway is Linda Carmical! She will receive a ticket to the conference in Boston on May 7, 2011. Thank you to Bloggy Boot Camp and the beautiful Tiffany for providing a conference pass to this sold-out event! And a big thank you to all the participants in [...]

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National Parks In New York: Free Days and Junior Rangers

by Sandra Foyt

When many students are on Spring Break, more than 100 national parks across the country will waive entrance fees in celebration of National Park Week (April 21-29, 2012) With free admission and special events, it’s a great time to introduce kids to New York’s historical, cultural, and natural wealth through the National Park’s Junior Ranger [...]

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Shopping for Shoes, a Love Story of Global Proportions

by Sandra Foyt

This weekend is shaping up to be increggible (ha,ha, couldn’t resist.) If I could clone myself, and my family, there are at least five different places that I would like to be this Saturday. As you know, I will be at Colonie Center all day to help with the Summer Camp Expo and the Tech [...]

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Join a Running Club to Cure the Lack of Morning Gumption, and for a Gazillion Other Reasons

by Sandra Foyt

I’ve signed up for the Freihofer’s 5K Run for Women again, but this time it’s going to be different. Do you remember last year when I attempted to run the race? It was a last minute decision, and I was scared, thinking there was no way I could do it at all. With my asthma [...]

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Who Said “I Cannot Live Without Books”?

by Cie McCullough Buschle

In 1800, when the capital of the US was officially moved from Philadelphia to Washington D.C., Congress also decided they needed some books, and a nice place to put them. So they purchased $5000 worth of books and put them in a room in the brand new Capitol building. All sorts of official rules were [...]