Archive for March, 2016
Human TuneUp Column by Cath
Retire your cape Few among us are here to do really big things with our lives. Oh yes, there are presidents of countries and companies and leaders in all varieties of professions; but for most of us, we live and work in a world with 250 people in our sphere and we don’t have much […]
Humpreys By The Bay – New Chef At The Helm
Days are getting longer. Weather is getting warmer. Spring is almost here. And, can summer be far behind? And with it, the summer concert series. There’s little better than enjoying wonderful musical entertainment while outdoors during a balmy summer evening. One of the best venues for doing so is at Humphreys, a small place where […]
Community Plan Update—Changes to Proposed Land Use and Densities
The Uptown Community Plan update has been slowly grinding forward since 2009. The Uptown community plan serves as a blueprint for development in our community. Community plans establish long-range land use policy, including specifying densities – how many dwelling units can be built on a specific parcel – and many other important guidelines to […]
Ahley Bathgate Solo Cello
Ashley Bathgate has been described as an “eloquent new music interpreter” (New York Times) and a “rising star of her instrument” (Albany Times Union) who combines “bittersweet lyricism along with ferocious chops” (New York Magazine). Her “impish ferocity,” “rich tone” and imaginative phrasing” (New York Times) have made her one of the most sought after […]
What Makes Successful People Tick
You look at highly successful people and you want to get a crack inside, to understand the inner workings in order to learn the secret of their success. There’s no magic potion that makes a success story happen. It all comes down to habits that successful people follow in order to get exactly what they […]
Part Two: Kenya Sojourn
When I wrote about our trip to Kenya, I stressed the luxuriousness of our camps. The camp guides can identify each mammal, bird, reptile and probably insect. In addition, they know all the plants. Each camp guide leads you to a plethora of animals doing whatever they do normally. I heard the Latin names of […]
