Long Weekend = Long Week

I love a nice holiday weekend but it always makes the following week a bit hellish, it's almost like we have to cram the 5 days of work into 4.  I'm not complaining, I'm just saying.  These past few days I feel a bit jet lagged and I haven't even travelled.

Speaking of which, Vegas super soon.  Pool, drinks, sun, roulette, food and preciousness.  

Back to the weekend...I had such a grand one, I'm feeling a bit autumnish so I baked some pumpkin pie, roasted a chicken, made brownies and drank bubbly.  I also spent some amazing moments with some amazing people, we took on Lark Street and were victorious.  Can't wait to do it again.  We also took on Circus Cafe, however we didn't win that battle, it was all downhill when we were approached to take part in a foursome!  I also spent one last day at the track, good times, even though our horse came in dead last.  I think it's still runnning.  The track season is over, happy to see it go, fall is here and winter is around the corner...blah...well my sauce is bubbling over, I must go!  Peace Possums!

Another day, another f-word!

Gosh, the people of Saratoga Springs, NY love the f-word, no not fudge, f*ck, fancy or fupa...

I'm talking f*g, f*ggot and other such variations...I can't walk down the street without that word being screamed at me.  Yes I walk with a bounce in my step and I sometimes wear colorful pastel clothing, but my goodness, am I that flamboyant?  I usually just ignore it, but lately it getting harder and harder...the f-word is full of hate and I'm sick of being hated by people who don't even know me.  For those that do know me and hate me, I'm ok with that...at least you have a reason, but for the assholes that like to drive by and scream such nonsense, get a life.  It's like a drive by hate crime.  What disturbs me most is this is happening on a daily basis...its a bit scary and disturbing.  In the end it makes me want to seek out a more gay friendly city.  Any recommendations? 

Saratoga Summers

Yes, it is here once more.  Lucky us.  

I have a love hate relationship with the summers in Saratoga Springs, NY.  I love the people and I hate the people.  I love the track and I hate the track.  Do you get where I'm going?  

Of course Saratoga wouldn't be Saratoga without track season, so in the end I should just learn to love it.  This year as opposed to last I have separated myself from the Saratoga insanity.  I don't find the crowds (or most of the people amongst the crowds) enjoyable.  They are rude,  inconsiderate and obnoxious.  Just last night I was going to meet some friends for a drink when some crowd of meat heads decided to call me the obligatory f-word.  Really?  Are we we that lame and immature?  It goes to show what classless assholes roam the streets these days.  The situation put me in a fowl mood, so I thought it would be best for me to go home and head to bed.  At least I can avoid a hate crime underneath my sheets.

With that said I'll avoid the meat-head filled bars and seek refuge elsewhere.  

I don't want to wish the summer away but nothing beats a Saratoga Fall.  

Snow Snow Snow

Was anyone else feeling festive yesterday? It honestly felt like Christmas time in downtown Saratoga yesterday. I was super close to whipping out my Christmas playlist. I guess it's a bit to early...on the other side of things...I'm craving the sun and a pool or ocean. Come January I'm going to need some relief from the winter madness...start saving your dollars my friends...a trip will certainly be in order.

Socialites

10 years from now...

I kid, well...sort of, although what a life! After hanging about with the elite folks of Saratoga this weekend, it would be kind of cool to be a socialite. Not only do you get to attend all these amazing parties you may even get the chance to star in a reality TV show. Can we say "Real Housewives of Saratoga Springs"?

So how does one become a socialite? You have be confident, social, fun, kind, and a bit self absorbed.. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try and climb the social ladder, only to be on a reality show and get a spinoff. Honestly, I am currently surrounded by an amazing group of people so what more do I need socially? Not a single thing...and the way things have been going I don't think I need to be a socialite to have a reality show, my life is crazy enough.

Recession in Saratoga?

Has anyone else noticed how busy downtown Saratoga has been??? Just last weekend, every restaurant I went to was filled to the brim, and this was around 8:30PM. I know times are hard for all, but by visiting Saratoga Springs, one would think different. It's sort of comforting to see the streets filled with people. What does everyone else thing?

Fall is falling away...

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I can't believe September is pretty much over. This month flew by so quickly! Fall is my favorite season, the air is crisp, the leaves change, fresh produce is in abundance at the Farmer's Market, apple picking, pumpkins, gosh the list could go on. I'm so lucky to live in Upstate New York, where we have such a beautiful fall season. Granted the weather is a bit shitty this week, but I'm holding out for the perfect fall day. The fall also marks my return to the kitchen. Cooking in the heat of summer is never fun; but add the fresh produce and cool air of autumn and it's a match made in heaven. I plan on studying French cooking this year. We'll see how that works out. But for now I'm planning some apple picking adventures and a fall menu to rival the finest restaurants in town.