July 9, 2012 Most of us will be taking vacations during the "Frog Days Of Summer", and when it's only few days away, you want to make sure that you're good to go. I'll be going on vacation later this summer, so other than packing, getting
July 9, 2012 Now that we're well into the "Frog Days Of Summer", you'll probably see signs up all over your neighborhood each weekend for garage sales. Some communities bundle their sales and offer a town-wide garage sale event. And, you can get some good bargains, as the old saying goes: "One man's junk is another man's treasure".
July 7, 2012 The "Frog Days Of Summer" are filled with fun events, and here's one where the kids can participate...sidewalk art.
When the weather is as hot as it is now, most people are looking for a nice place to cool down, preferably inside of a beer cave filled with beautiful women and free money. Sadly, that mirage doesn't exist, but there is something almost as nice and only an hour away, that is if you travel North from Utica on Route 12 and hang a right onto Route 28 North into Old Forge
July 6, 2012 One of the biggest events of the "Frog Days Of Summer" is almost here... the Boilermaker Road Race. Those of you who are planning to run in Sunday's race may want to take advantage of this free service offered by Sitrin.
July 3, 2012 The "Frog Days Of Summer" are filled with fun family events, and Millers Mills has an event later this month that you might want to participate in.
July 2, 2012 The "Frog Days Of Summer" are here, and vacations are just around the corner. I don't know about you, but every year when we go away on vacation, I always bring plenty of books and magazines to read on the beach. We all have different tastes, so I don't expect that you will be reading what I am.
July 2, 2012 Whether it's grilled in the backyard, served up at the beach concession stand or ordered up at a ballgame the venerable hot dog has become a staple of the American recreational diet. July is National Hot Dog month and the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has announced the winner of it's annual T-shirt slogan contest. According to PR Newswire the winning entry chosen over 6 others in a Facebook poll is "Relish the Moment". Here some interesting facts about the hot dog.
As everyone heads out to watch their local fireworks displays, inevitably you’ll want to snag some memories of the occasion.
Now it doesn’t matter if you’re using a point-and-shoot digital camera or your cellphone to take pictures of the fireworks, it is possible to take some outstanding photos. Some may even be good enough to share, not only with Facebook and Twitter mind you, but share as art.
June 30, 2012 Yesterday, I was able to visit the Munson-Williams-Procotr Arts Institute Sidewalk Art Show part of the Institute's Arts Festival. And, I have to say, the artistic talent that we have in this area is beyond amazing. I looked around for a while and the photos, paintings, drawings and sculptures are great. I was fortunate enough to have my photo accepted into the art show this year. And, I was very excited to see it hanging up for all to see.
June 28, 2012 One of my favorite events during the "Frog Days Of Summer" is the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Arts Festival, and it opens in Utica tomorrow. It is a great way for the family to spend a summer afternoon or evening.
June 28, 2012 It's Thursday, and during the "Frog Days Of Summer", that means Saranac Thursday. Tonight's musical entertainment is provided by Ryan Montbleau and his band, a performer who has a local connection and is quite the buzz in Boston. And, the weather looks like it will cooperate for tonight's gathering in the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot at the corner of Court and Varick Streets in Utica.
