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About polloplayer

Empty nester searching for meaning of life through the occasional chicken epiphany.

NYBG Day Trip: Glass Menagerie

Posted on September 23, 2017

If you haven’t yet made the trek up to the New York Botanical Garden to see the glorious Chihuly installation, it’s not too late: the exhibit continues through October 29. And it is so worth the trip! We began our … Continue reading →

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In which I howl about coyotes.

Posted on September 16, 2017

I heard them again the other night. Yip-yip-yipping somewhere behind our property. It’s an almost nightly serenade, a pack of coyotes, celebrating their latest kill; maybe a gopher or a squirrel, but more likely a bunny rabbit or some careless … Continue reading →

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There’s a storm coming.

Posted on September 9, 2017

All our thoughts are with Florida today, as Irma plows forward with the Keys in her crosshairs. I’m so grateful that folks there have their priorities straight – shelter, safety, and chickens. Hundreds of feral chickens roam the streets of … Continue reading →

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End of an Era: Farewell to Downey’s

Posted on September 2, 2017

It was everyone’s favorite restaurant that they never went to. People saved up the prospect of dining at Downey’s as they would lock away a gold coin – something shiny and wonderful to enjoy in the future. But, alas, they … Continue reading →

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Family Album: More Maui, Please.

Posted on August 26, 2017

Every trip to Ka’anapali is the best trip, but this one, seriously, was the best of the best. Well, except for the getting there. Nine of us arrived at LAX all ready to hula but our airplane decided not to … Continue reading →

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Walk with me: Ka’anapali

Posted on August 19, 2017

All in all, August might not be the best time for a trip to Maui. Unless you are fond of crowds. Crowds with lots and lots of children. We certainly did our part. But my philosophy regarding Hawaii is that … Continue reading →

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Hungry in Manhattan: The Prix Fixe Lunch, Part IV

Posted on August 12, 2017

What’s the first thing I think of when you say “New York”? “Statue of Liberty?” Nope. “Times Square?” Nawww. “Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Tomato and Champagne Vinegar Dressing?” How did you guess? The prix-fixe lunch at Nougatine is an essential … Continue reading →

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