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Slacking But Still Blogging!

Posted on November 23, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

I am going to make a Slacker Saturday post before I continue to slack. Full disclosure: I slack many days. I have always been kind of a lazy bum.

NOT a slacker.

I am looking at an episode of Columbo, which I found on Roku TV recently. Regular readers know how much I love Columbo. Earlier today I went on a two mile run, and after I finish this post I will walk to the post office with my usual Saturday post cards, which I have already written. I am afraid that is the extent of my productivity today. Well, I might work on a letter as I go. No promises.

Good place to eat.

Maybe I will treat myself to dinner later. There are several good choices in Herkimer. This is the first one I came to in my Media Library.

I could never do my hair this way alone.

How vain of me to share a picture of myself. It relates to the post, however, because this is from the Ilion Little Theatre production of Prescription: Murder, the first episode of Columbo, which was also a stage play. I was the murder victim, and I think a lot of people were happy to see me go. It was probably the only way to shut me up.

It is easier to shut me up from blogging, and I will sign off now. I hope to have a Mohawk Valley Adventure soon to write a blog about. When I am done slacking.

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Good Breakfast!

Posted on November 21, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

This morning I had a good breakfast at the Home Town Diner in Mohawk, NY. I was meeting some friends and had suggested the place. We ate there once before and enjoyed it.

It’s a nice place.

I did not take any pictures; this is from when I ate there the first time, by myself. I love to go out for breakfast. My favorite thing to order is a breakfast sandwich, which I had this morning: ham, egg and cheese on an English muffing, yes please! A couple of my friends had omelets, which looked pretty good. The hash browns looked tempting, too. Maybe next time I will ask my friends if I can get a picture of them around the table. In case any of my blog readers think I am making it up and I really don’t have any friends.

Also from a previous visit.

The last time I was at the Home Town Diner I had waffles with fruit, which was the special that morning. Yum! I did not see any breakfast specials on the board, but I know they often have good lunch specials. Note to self: go to the Home Town Diner for lunch.

We lingered over coffee, chatting. It was a very pleasant morning.

The Home Town Diner is located at 150 West Main St., Mohawk, NY, phone number 315-927-4149. You can follow them on Facebook to hear about their specials.

I Heard PKs Was a Good Place to Eat

Posted on February 14, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

I have forgotten to mention a great place to go for breakfast in Herkimer: PK’s Pub. Steve and I used to love going to PK’s for dinner — always saving room for dessert! — so I was sure breakfast there would be good.

No, I don’t have booze for breakfast. Usually.

The first couple of times I went I enjoyed my favorite breakfast sandwich, once with just egg and cheese, once with ham egg and cheese. Then I tried the special of French toast with strawberries and cream cheese. YUM! The other day I stopped in hoping that was on the special board and it was. Yay! I ordered it as soon as I sat down. I took out my notebook and started a letter to a friend while I waited.

The people at the table next to me were having a lively discussion. When I became annoyed by the bright sun beaming through the window into my eye (I know, so wrong to complain about the sun!), I moved one seat over, which brought me closer to the discussion.

“I’m not trying to get closer to eavesdrop, ” I felt I needed to reassure them. “I just want to get in the shade.”

“Anyways, you’re writing,” one of the ladies pointed out. Then they noticed I was writing in cursive and the discussion switched to how kids aren’t taught that any more and can’t read it.

“So we can write in code,” I said. “Anyways, with my handwriting, even some people who can read cursive can’t read it.”

One of the ladies said her handwriting was terrible too, and we all had a laugh about writing in code. When I left, they said to let them know when my book was published. I admitted I was only writing a letter (why am I not writing a book?). They suggested a book comprised of conversations overheard, and I said they may have something there. At least it would give me a good excuse to go out for meals or drinks more often!

PK’s Pub is located at 221 King St., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-866-3494.

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Good Thursday Dinner

Posted on September 20, 2019 by mohawkvalleygirl

Today I post a brief shout-out to a local business, one of our favorite go-to spots: Salvatore’s in Herkimer, NY. When I got home from work today, my husband, Steve, said he wanted to go out or send out for dinner.

“I want to GO out,” I said.

I took my shower and got on the computer to check my email and other notifications. It was still early for dinner, but we were both hungry. Soon enough I was ready to go. Salvatore’s is not that far from our house, but I drove.

I love autumn decor.

I had noticed the fall decorations last weekend when I ran this way. I made sure I brought the Tablet so I could get a picture.

We both had a glass of Chardonnay with dinner. I got a Chicken Greek Wrap with pasta salad while Steven enjoyed Chicken Tenders with ranch dip. I had a couple of bites of Steve’s chicken. Deep fried! Yum! It was with difficulty that I limited myself to just two bites. This is why I have rarely meet my weight loss goals.

We both took home leftovers. That is one of my favorite things about eating out. On the way out, I took a couple of pictures of the decor.

I need some pumpkins and corn stalks for my front porch.

It was a lovely supper. And now only one more day till the weekend!

Mohawk Valley Girl