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Throwback to a Time Less Depressed?

Posted on September 11, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I am just going to come out and say it. My depression is kicking my butt lately. I do not know why. I am taking my pills. I am exercising. I am being sociable with friends. I really hate to talk about these things. For one reason, my mother reads this blog and I do not want her to worry. I share it for two reasons: one, it is my feeble excuse for doing a perhaps a dull, boring Throwback Thursday post (it can’t be a lame excuse, because it is not Friday). Also, perhaps somebody else suffers from depression and they can feel they are not alone.

Why not make it a stinky post as well?

Ah yes, the Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival is this Saturday. I do love garlic. Perhaps I could cheer myself up by attending one of Little Falls’ premiere yearly events. Little Falls, of course, has many marvelous events during the year, and Mohawk Valley Girl attends many of them. This picture was taken in 2017.

A different memory entirely.

Ah, but who will I go to the Garlic Festival with? I had an invitation from my sister Cheryl some weeks ago, but I do not know if she is still going. Two of my Elks friends may go, so I could tag along with them. The above picture, taken in Newport in 2019, is of course my two erstwhile adventure companions, Kim and Steve, one moved away, one sadly passed away. This could be the root of my depression, but one must carry on.

My state of mind.

I close with a picture from September 2020, when things were a screwy for all of us. I am, of course, ready for spooky season.

In my opening paragraph I mentioned a few of the things I am doing. One thing I am NOT doing is giving up. I feel depressed, but I will not merely sit home and feel that way. I will get up and do something, or I will go outside and do something. Then tomorrow perhaps I will write a blog post about it.

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Pre-Adventure Post

Posted on September 5, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I thought I would make a quick blog post before setting out on whatever adventures I happen to have today. I really do not know what I intend to do. They should put my picture in the dictionary under “indecisive,” although somebody else would have to pick which picture. I know, nobody uses dictionaries these days, they look it up on their phone. I actually own a dictionary that was given to me by a friend in the late ’80s (the 1980s! I am not that old!) (I know somebody made that joke, don’t pretend you didn’t).

One possibility for today.

I threw in a picture, because that was getting kind of bogged down. I might make my way to Valley Wine and Liquor where Sugar & Milk is doing a pop-up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Of course I will also go inside for the tasting. There is one from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one from 1 to 4 p.m. Who, me, get there right around one and attend both tastings? Kim and I used to do that every Saturday, when they almost always had two tastings. We were their best customers.

Either would be worth a stop.

Basloe Library was where I had thought to stop for their book sale. Yes, I have far too many books as it is, but I don’t have to keep what I purchase; I can pass them on after I read them. The more potent argument is that once I start reading a book I cannot put it down and get nothing done for the duration. It is a dangerous addiction. However, looking for a picture of Basloe, I found this one which also features the sign for Exiled Games. I stopped there on the Spring Shop Crawl, and they are very nice. They have some delightful crocheted animals. One cannot have too many crocheted animals, can one?

Well I have babbled on for over 300 words and plugged a few local businesses, so I shall call this a blog. As always, I thank you for tuning in.

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A Post with a Pause

Posted on August 31, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

You know you are having a Wrist to Forehead Sunday when you ask the Magic 8 Ball whether or not you should get in the shower. It told me to ask again later, in case you are interested.

Probably not the best way to prepare for the week ahead.

Actually, I am not particularly dreading Monday. I just wanted to throw in a picture to pep things up.

I miss my adventure buddies!

This picture is to denote passage of time. I couldn’t think of anything to say, so I called my mother. I am extremely blessed to have both parents alive and in reasonably good health, and I try to call them every day. In the course of chatting with my Mom, I mentioned the Magic 8 Ball and asked it again should I get in the shower. It said, Yes, Definitely. As if the Magic 8 Ball has a sense of smell! Maybe it just assumed I am a stinker (not an unreasonable assumption). Anyways, I got in the shower and now I am clean and fresh and ready to finish the blog post.

The second picture is of my bestie Kim, who moved away, and my late, dearly missed husband Steve, on one of our many Mohawk Valley Adventures. I will never be done missing my husband, but there is no point in wishing for what I cannot have, so I take a deep breath, look for a suitable pair of shoes, and get ready to head out in search of further Mohawk Valley Adventures. Will I find any? Or will I just walk around the block and return to sit on the couch, knit, and watch Dateline or Snapped? A little uncertainty adds interest to my Sunday.

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Slack Before Scatter

Posted on August 22, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I thought I might try to make my Saturday blog post before I left the house and got caught up in a whirlwind of activities. Doesn’t that make me sound ambitious? In fact, all I plan to do is go to the Town of Herkimer Park in East Herkimer to attend Community Day and write about it for the Daily Sentinel. I may avoid the inflatable obstacle course that was at the Wellness Fair.

Who could resist?

I took this picture at the Wellness Fair back in May. Yes, I went through the obstacle course after finding a friend willing to hold my bags while I went. I got a nice scrape on my elbow for my pains, but it was fun. I think it is supposed to be at the park again this afternoon. I feel I have nothing to prove, but then again, I did not go through it before to prove anything; I just thought it looked fun.

After I check out the Community Day, I may stop by Valley Wine and Liquor for their tasting: Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream and Five Farms Irish Cream from 1 to 4 p.m. Sounds fancy. I was fancy yesterday, wearing a silky-looking red top. I kept pointing out to people that I was wearing my fancy shirt. Some of them were suitably impressed or humored me by pretending to be. I like it when people humor me. I am not dressed fancily today.

Oh dear, it seems I am babbling on to no purpose. Well, my title did say I am slacking before leaving the house for my Scattered Saturday. At least I have made a blog post of over 250 words. Mohawk Valley Adventures await!

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I’m Idle on the Ides

Posted on July 16, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Beware the Ides of July! Perhaps you thought the Ides were only in March. A doctor I used to work with said it was the Ides the 15th of every month. This was the same doctor that once made a smarter-than-thou remark and I told him not to be didactic. He said he didn’t know what that meant. I told him it meant the same thing as pedantic, and he got mad. I like to tell that story. But I digress.

Today on Facebook, I posted that it was the Ides of July, which must be why I was having a bad day already. It is a weird day, because the wildfires in Canada are affecting the air quality here. It is as dark as a very cloudy day in my house, but when I look outside, everything looks yellow. I find it creepy. I KNOW, Canada has it much worse, I feel terrible for them! Anyways, a couple of friends commented that they hoped my day got better and I realized I was probably the only one who could make my day better for me (a fairly daunting thought).

Accordingly, I took a soapy shower (I found some moisturizing body wash and one of those plastic spongy things). I put on one of my fancy caftans and the fancy shoes I later found to go with it. Naturally I took a picture.

Don’t you just love the pompoms?

I might have looked more elegant with my ankles crossed, but with my left foot perpetually asleep, I felt it better not to. Long-time readers may remember those shoes as the ones I wore to get strangled in in Prescription: Murder at Ilion Little Theatre about a year and a half ago. Everybody loved those shoes then.

He looks upset, but he was really glad I was dead.

Maybe I can also bill this post as a Wayback Wednesday now. Anyways, I also took a selfie, so readers could see my fancy caftan. Maybe I should get one of them there selfie sticks, so I can really give the picture.

I try to look cute.

I guess I have cheered myself up some. I feel cool and elegant in my caftan. Maybe I’ll pour some ice water into a fancy glass and sip it slowly. At any rate, at least I’ve made a blog post. I hope the air outside is better, so I can have some Mohawk Valley Adventures tomorrow.

Wuss-Out, Way-Back, Mid-Week, Whatever!

Posted on July 9, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Wuss-out Wednesday follows Tired Tuesday and that is just the way it goes some weeks. I managed to get a very few things done today, but I am not up to great feats of Mohawk Valley Adventures nor blogging about them. The best I can hope for is a Mid-Week Monsters Post. Maybe a Wayback Wednesday or Preview of Coming Attractions. Let us see what catches my attention in my Media Library.

Aren’t they cute?

How about monsters and a preview? I do not remember where I came by the dinosaur (which could be construed as a monster), but the animals came from Rose Quartz Stand, one of my favorite stops when I am on Mohawk Street in Herkimer, NY. I have a nice collection of those little animals. They are so small, it is no problem to add to the collection. Also, I like to give them to people.

Apparently the skeletons did not read the sign.

Here is a place I would like to go again, leg and back permitting: Gold Rush Adventure Golf in Westmoreland. I’m sure many of the displays have been changed and/or added to, because it has been a few years since I was there.

Nothing monstrous about this!

Now here is something I have not done in a while: gone garage saling. Of course, I am supposed to be getting rid of stuff in my house. Still, I might find some good stuff that wouldn’t take up too much room, mightn’t I? I think Herkimer Village-Wide Garage Sales are coming up. Once again, I will not have my act together to participate. Never mind. At least I made a blog post. Happy Wednesday, everybody.

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An Excellent Dinner

Posted on June 28, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Last night I was hungry as well as wanting to get out of the house, so I went to Salvatore’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Herkimer, NY. I was not disappointed!

One of my go-to places!

It was right around four when I got there, so I had my choice of places to sit. I ordered broiled haddock with a side of pasta, then got an antipasto salad to take with me, thus ensuring a few meals in the coming days. I also took some of the fish and pasta home, so I am set!

My waitress was one of my fellow actresses from Ilion Little Theatre, so that was nice. We were able to enjoy a little chat, although more diners arrived after me, so she was a little busy. I really miss my theatre friends. I must make my way back to ILT soon. I think I saw something about auditions in the coming weeks. I wonder if there are any parts for actors on crutches (preview of coming events).

As I ate, I enjoyed the music: classic rock from the ’70s and ’80s. Yes, they are “oldies” now, but so am I. I embrace it. I only wish my body had waited till after the Boilermaker 15K to give out as it has, but let me not hark back to my foolish problems.

Salvatore’s Pizzeria and Restaurant is located at 650 1/2 German St., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-866-2600. They do a booming take-out business as well as offering a full-service sit-down dining experience.

Almost a Perfect Tasting

Posted on June 27, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Emboldened by my success with breakfast out yesterday, I went to a wine tasting at Valley Wine and Liquor in Herkimer, NY. I do love wine. I checked: a little bit of wine is not incompatible with the medications I am on (I risk a HIPAA violation to soothe any fears my well-wishers may harbor). Wines from two wineries were offered.

She was very knowledgeable.

First I tasted wines from Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, a New York State winery using grapes from Long Island. I did not even know they grew grapes on Long Island. Anita, the lady pouring, told many things about the wines, but I was not very quick at taking notes. I enjoyed the Perfect Rose. The Perfect Bubbly was sweeter than I like, but I am sure it would be perfect for many.

Revelation wines from Columbia Valley in Washington State were next. This is a third generation winery, making sustainable vegan wines. I tasted a lot of grapefruit in the Sauvignon Blanc. The Riesling was sweeter than I like, but then I like really dry wines.

I decided to purchase a bottle of the Perfect Rose. Anita nicely carried it to the register for me, and a young man carried it to my car. Two crutches make things awkward, but one does what one can.

Valley Wine and Liquor is located at 326 S. Caroline St., Herkimer, NY. They have tastings almost every weekend.

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Back with the Breakfast Club!

Posted on June 26, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Since I drove myself around Herkimer, NY (where I live) twice in the last two days, I made bold to drive to Little Falls to join my Elks friends for breakfast at Ann Street Deli. I believe I have mentioned that there is a group of us who meet every week for breakfast at various local places. It was not that far of a drive, after all. I made it there with no problem, found a parking place close to the door, and went in to await my friends. I did not have long to wait.

Good for breakfast or lunch!

As you may have guessed by the snow if not the Christmas decorations, this is a picture from earlier this year. It is difficult to take a picture while gimping along on two crutches. Sometimes I use one crutch in order to carry something in the other hand but I did not do so this morning.

I had a croissant sandwich with one egg, cheese, and sausage. It was quite tasty. I cannot remember the yummy sounding things my friends ordered, but I may order them another time; then I will remember and report back.

More than the good breakfast, I enjoyed the company of my friends. Being incurable sociable as I am, it was good to talk to people. Of course I was able to talk to family members this past weekend, but for the most part I have been alone on my couch. It’s not that I do not enjoy my own company, but you can get too much of a good thing.

I am so delighted to write about a Mohawk Valley Adventure again! I hope I can have another one soon.

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First World Problems on Wayback Wednesday

Posted on June 25, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I got out of the house and ran some errands today but, alas, did not take any pictures. In my defense, my errands were not that exciting in nature. Also, gimping around on crutches with a bag that may come crashing off my shoulder at any minute is not especially conducive to photographic activities. On the brighter side, I am filled with gratitude and good feelings about humanity. People at every stop went out of their way to hold doors open for me and had no problems waiting for me while I fumbled with said bag, looking for cash, ID, or whatever. My only problem now is what to blog about. I suppose that comes under the heading First World Problems.

Look how cute he is!

I go for a Wayback Wednesday post with a picture from 2017. This is my late, dearly missed husband Steven outside the library in Arlington, VT. We were on a visit to his family and were leaching on the library’s WiFi, a most convenient thing to do when one has a laptop, as opposed to the dining-room-table-top it eventually became (oh, here is a handy thing: my Chromebook automatically put in the hyphens which I meant to add after typing in the words with no spaces. Sometimes technology works in my favor!).

I must do some deck-sitting again.

Here is a shot from 2020, You can see Steve’s leg on the left. The sandals I am wearing have sadly broken, and my deck is far from sitting-ready. That is something I must work on. However, my leg seems to be tolerating more movement lately, so perhaps I will attempt some chores around the house (preview of coming attractions). Will chores be blog-worthy? We shall see. As always, I hope you will stay tuned.

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