This past summer we chose to focus some of our time and energy on deepening our connections to New York, and to the capital region. We intentionally devoted time to exploring the Finger Lakes and the Adirondacks. We enjoyed many of the free local concerts at Music Haven in Central Park, and saw In the Heights at the outdoor theatre in Albany.
We finally got library cards, and explored the many resources available at the downtown Sch’dy branch. We walked in parks, and hiked more of the local trails. We learned more names of the local birds, flowers, and trees. We learned more about the history and present of the First Nations of this region.
We went on a guided tour with the Schenectady Historical Society of the GE Realty Plot. For the second year in a row, we grew vegetables and flowers in our backyard garden, and have been eating something from the garden almost every day. Just last night we made a batch of vegan pesto from the last of the basil and enjoyed it tossed with pasta and fresh-picked cherry tomatoes.
As we begin our third year here, we are feeling more connected to the people and places of this beautiful, diverse, and complex state. Connection is a key element of people wanting to make commitments and through our connection and commitments, we can create a sense of belonging in community. This is a new October theme! See more below!