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I Wouldn’t Waste an Axe Murderess, Would I?

Posted on October 9, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

Regular readers may have noticed that daily blogging continues to elude me. Ooh, there’s a slimy passive-voice way to put it, as if I am pursuing the goal, but the goal is too clever for me, when the fact is that it is my own efforts that fall short. You can call me out on that if you like, but you see I have already admitted the fault. In any case, having missed posting Sunday and Monday but refraining from calling attention to the fact (till just now), I sit on my couch on Thursday morning preparing to make a Waste Not Want Not Wednesday post.

Full disclosure: I did not look like this when I played Roxy.

You can’t read her name tag, but it says “Roxy.” It is Roxalana Druse, who famously killed her husband and was hanged behind the 1843 Herkimer Jail in 1887. I had the honor of playing Roxy in the play of that name presented by the Herkimer County Historical Society and Ilion Little Theatre in 2015 (long-time readers may have read some of my blog posts about it). This Roxy is in Renewed and Rescued at Mohawk Valley Community Market. I stopped in briefly yesterday but must return for a longer visit (preview of coming attractions).

Just hanging out!

Here is a friendly-looking fellow I encountered one of the mornings I was out looking for pictures to go with one of my Village Board stories for Sentinel Media. I adore Halloween decorations! I should take some more pictures and do a blog post of them (another preview of coming attractions?)

This woman did not kill her husband.

I guess I am veering into Non-Sequitur Thursday territory after an ax murderess and a skeleton. This is Michelle, one of the bartenders at the Herkimer Elks Lodge wearing my tiara. I wore it for a play I was in last summer (Four Old Broads on the High Seas, perhaps you read some of my blog posts about it). I happened to wear it to the Lodge one day, I forget why, and Michelle wanted to pose with it.

Ooh, look at me, over 350 words. I’m almost through my second cup of coffee too. Time to go for my run. The East Herkimer Fire Department 5K is Saturday. I fear I have not been posting nearly enough about that! Well, as I said in the first paragraph, I have not been posting enough period, at least by my standards for me. But I thank you for tuning in when I do.

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I’ll Have to Work on the Pun

Posted on January 6, 2024 by mohawkvalleygirl

I don’t know if I should acquiesce in being not daily blogger (sporadic blogger? thrice weekly blogger? non blogger?) or get used to most of my posts beginning with an apology for missing days. It is a conundrum. I think.

I just paused to look up “conundrum” (in an old dictionary, you know, the kind that is a book) (in case any of you thought I might be catching up with the 21st century). One definition is anything that puzzles, so that is OK. However, the first definition says it is a riddle whose answer involves a pun. I love puns! Of course I cannot think of any right off hand, but if I can come up with an answer to my particular conundrum that involves a pun, what a triumph that would be!

He looks sad. Don’t be sad, Vincent!

Once again, I throw in a picture to pep things up. This is a publicity still from The Tingler, one of my favorite William Castle movies. It stars Vincent Price, for those of you who do not recognize him in the picture (poor uninformed wretches). I saw something at work yesterday (never mind what; it would take too long to explain) that was shaped like the Tingler, and I thought, ooh! I began to plan a William Castle Weekend, where I would watch cheesy movies and knit. I thought I would even make my Lame Post Friday blog post about it. And then I did not make a Friday blog post.

I knew she would like this dress! I think she wore it for a murder mystery once.

When in doubt, throw in a beautiful blonde. This is my bestie, Kim, at Renewed and Rescued in 2019. This was before Renewed was the anchor store of Mohawk Valley Community Market. I include this picture, because I may not sit home on my couch today (it is Saturday, by the way) but go out on a few Mohawk Valley Adventures. Mohawk Valley Community Market may be one stop.

I see I am over 300 words. So I have, an apology for not posting, a picture from a cheesy horror movie, and a brief shout out to a local business. I am going to say OK and hit publish. As always, thank you for tuning in.

Mohawk Valley Community Market is located at 142 N. Main St., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-219-9195.

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A Little Slice of my Saturday

Posted on May 8, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

I left Mohawk Valley Community Market in Herkimer, NY, yesterday and walked up Main Street toward Basloe Library. I had meant to stop at Basloe and pick up a book I had placed on hold, but I had previously decided I did not want to read that book after all. Me and my indecisiveness!

One of my favorite places in Herkimer.

I took a picture of the building for future use in the blog, you know, when I mention that I ran by there in a Running Commentary Post. Previously I have used a picture of the sign that was in front of the building, but that sign has been gone for a while now. No, I did not notice when it disappeared. It is embarrassing to admit how unobservant I can be.

Libraries usually have great signs.

I also took a picture of the sign near the door. I posted it on Facebook with the comment, “Personally, I shall always be clueless, and every month is mystery month!” I thought it was witty, but perhaps I flatter myself.

When I was taking the pictures, I thought I could use them with the pictures from Mohawk Valley Community Market, making one long post. Then I thought my post was getting long enough, so I thought, “Oh, I’ll just get two blog posts out of it.” Just a little glimpse into my blogging mentality. Thank you once again for joining me.

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Searching for a Mother’s Day Present

Posted on May 7, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

Saturday I took a stroll down to Mohawk Valley Community Market. For one reason, Mother’s Day is coming. Of course my mother told me I do not need to get her a present, but I like to. Additionally, finding something at a distinctive local place might make a good blog post.

I went to the recently opened downstairs area, where I found a number of new vendors. That is one reason to return to this sort of market: there is almost always something new to see.

All kinds of sweet things!

I wandered around, admiring but not feeling inspired to buy anything. I took a few pictures, though, with my blog post in mind.

You can’t read the sign very well, unfortunately.

As I began to realize I was just not in a buying mood, a melancholy song began to play. Oh dear, I am so emotional these days.

How cute is that?

I distracted myself with the children’s rain boots on a wreath. Who thinks if these things? I made a few grapevine wreaths at one time, but never thought of using footwear. Now I am inspired to get crafty again.

My present for my mother remains purchased, but it was nice browsing the Market. Mohawk Valley Community Market is located at 142 N. Main St., Herkimer, NY. They are open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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At Least I Have Been Adventuring

Posted on November 14, 2022 by mohawkvalleygirl

I really, truly, totally meant to make my Saturday blog post on Saturday. Then I thought for sure I would make it early Sunday morning. Or maybe later Sunday morning after my run. Predictably, here I am Sunday evening, hoping to make some semblance of a post. No promises.

On the brighter side, I am better off than I have been some weekends when I just quietly did not post at all Saturday or Sunday. I have to congratulate myself on the small wins. I can only hope that one day they will lead to larger wins. Or maybe to getting anything done at all. But let us not ask for miracles.

New digs for one of my favorite places!

Here is one of the pictures I took Saturday in hopes of doing a Scattered Saturday Post. It is Rose Quartz Stand, one of my favorite stores. They recently moved next door, to the corner of Mohawk and South Main streets in Herkimer, NY. It is a larger space and very nice. I must write a longer blog post about it.

The downstairs is open!

Another blog post I need to make is one about Mohawk Valley Community Market, on North Main Street in Herkimer. They recently expanded.

Look at all that fun stuff!

One more shout-out on this post-that-is-not-really-a-post: A Little Touch of Country on South Washington Street in Herkimer. What a lot of really nice stuff!

As you may guess, I did a bit of adventuring on Saturday. Isn’t that often the way: when you do a lot of stuff, you are too tired to make a blog post; when you are not too tired to make a blog post, it is because you have not been doing anything worth posting about.

However, I see I am approaching 300 words. I call that good on what is often a Wrist to Forehead Sunday. I hope you all had a lovely weekend.

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Lots of Local on Shop Small Saturday

Posted on November 28, 2021 by mohawkvalleygirl

We have been having an utterly delightful time on Shop Small Saturday, obviously a day tailor-made for Mohawk Valley Girl, a lover of all things local. However, it is the bra off, sweats on, wine drinking portion of the day (full disclosure: I may have been sipping a little wine before it was the official time of day to do so). I will attempt to make some semblance of a Scattered Saturday post.

We drove to Little Falls, NY, parking on Main Street. Our first stop was Joyful Vintage Designs, which boasts many items repurposed in imaginative ways. We also stopped ar Paca Gardens, where we made several purchases, although I foolishly did not take any pictures.

We drove to Canal Place, where we visited Fall Hill Bead and Gems, the Mustard Seed, and Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts. We also grabbed a bite to eat at the Cafe at Stone Mill.

*The Mustard seed is part of Chicks Aong the Mohawk*.

Next we stopped at Iron Rock Brewing Company, where we drank a glass of wine.

*Actually a picture from an earlier visit.*

Returning to Herkimer, we visited Mohawk Valley Community Market, again neglecting to take pictures. Then we went across the street to The End Zone.

We are now home, watching a Christmas movie at Steve’s request, although I am still longing for Halloween. Then again, as that great philosopher Mick Jagged once observed, you can’t always get what you want. It was a perfectly enjoyable Saturday. I can only hope Sunday is as good.

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A Busy Saturday So Far

Posted on October 31, 2021 by mohawkvalleygirl

I pause in my activities to make a Scattered Saturday Post. Check it out: I am making a Saturday Post ON Saturday!

We got up stupidly early as usual (not as early as when I work, but still, you would think I could sleep in once in a while). I went for a short run, wrote a few post cards, called my Mom and Dad, all the usual stuff. Then Steve and I set out on a few minor adventures.

First we went to Collis Hardware in Herkimer, NY. We dropped off a basement window frame to have plexiglass put in it. I am embarrassed to tell you how long we have been putting this off, so I will keep that bit of information to myself.

Next we went a little ways up the street to Mohawk Valley Community Market. We spent some time looking at the various vendors.

*Renewed and Rescued is the store that started the Market.*

I asked if I could take a picture of the staff, because they looked so cute in their Halloween costumes.

After that we were feeling peckish so went to Honey Brook Bakery for a treat.

*The pictures aren’t so great, but YUM!*

After a brief interlude at home, eating our treats, we drove to Ilion. First we went up Otsego Street so I could show Steve some of the great yard decorations I have been enjoying on my way home from work. Then we went to the Thrift Store in search of materials for our Halloween costumes.

Our last stop was at New 2 You Consignments, where I scored a baggy of bead necklaces. They may not be right for my Halloween costume, but then again, I may stretch a point.

We are now relaxing at home, but soon we will begin getting ready for a Halloween party at the Frankfort American Legion, featuring our favorite band The Posers. Yay!

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I Sip Wine and Contemplate Saturday

Posted on March 6, 2021 by mohawkvalleygirl

So it’s Lame Post Friday and here I sit without much to say. I know, when has that ever stopped me? I have been having a pleasant evening, sipping wine and watching true crime television.

This photo was not taken tonight; in fact, I am not even drinking white wine. But I thought it was an apt illustration. I do not rule out having a libation in a public place, masked and socially distanced, of course, at some point this weekend.

I have other plans to accomplish first, however. I mean to go running, even if it is cold and blustery. I have a few Mohawk Valley Adventures in mind, some real writing to do, and, of course, a house to clean.

Just to throw in an example of a potential adventure, here is a picture of Rose Quartz Stand, a gem store on Mohawk Street in Herkimer, NY. I need to support my favorite local businesses, not just the bars and liquor stores!

Another spot I could visit is Renewed and Rescued, part of Mohawk Valley Community Market on North Main Street in Herkimer. Full disclosure: Steven and I browsed there last Saturday before going to the End Zone Pub and Grub. I should have mentioned it in the blog post.

Whatever I do, I hope to make a good blog post about it. As always, I hope you’ll stay tuned.

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Plugging Away at the Blog

Posted on December 18, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

Yesterday I said I was not too tired for monsters. Today, I think I am. What a big baby I am! Four lousy days of work, what’s my problem? At least tomorrow is Friday. TGTF. Hmmm… doesn’t have the same ring to it.

Be all that as it may, I still want to make a blog post. I think I will speculate on some of the things I could do this weekend. The last Saturday before Christmas! Yikes! I have purchased very few Christmas presents for anyone.

I could go to Mohawk Valley Community Market on North Main Street. I saw some sweet tree ornaments there as well as jewelry and other handcrafts. I admired some gorgeous handmade wood furniture by One of a Kind by GS. The beauty part about that is that after I shop, I can bop across the street for a drink at the End Zone Pub and Grub.

Animals and skulls at the Rose Quartz Stand.

Another Herkimer business I have not been in a while is the Rose Quartz Stand on Mohawk Street. I especially love the carved stone animals. Right down the street from that is the Emporium, another vendor market. After that I just may head on down to Valley Wine and Liquor for a nice bottle of wine.

How is that for a few plugs of local businesses?

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Picture Shopping

Posted on November 26, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

How about a Wordless Wednesday Post? Of course, I am never entirely wordless. However, earlier this afternoon, I stopped by Mohawk Valley Community Market and took several pictures. The above was taken just as I walked through the door.

The sign in the chair said when Santa will visit, but I did not make a note. No doubt you can find out via their Facebook page. I am sure social distancing rules will apply.

I love vendor marts like this, because you always see something different. I will no doubt be back to Christmas shop.

Mohawk Valley Community Market is located at 140-142 N Main St., Herkimer, NY. They are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Special hours may be in force for this weekend, but they will be open and obviously ideal for Shop Small Saturday.

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