And a lot has happened since I’ve been away.
First, we had this crazy snow storm – “Snowtober” they called it – the weekend before Halloween. It was a record-setter. We got about an inch of snow out on the deck and backyard. As I write this, it’s in the mid-60s. Crazy.
Sadly, though, there are still hundreds of people in Connecticut without power. Can you believe it?!? I think it’s ridiculous, and I know investigations have begun to figure out what is the deal up there.
And it was Halloween! I am not a big Halloween person in general, though we did watch the Village parade on television that night.
The following night I took a yoga class at Heart and Soul of Yoga, here in Astoria. It was taught by Vanessa Francis, and had a really positive effect on me. I’ve been back for an additional class and I’ll likely attend classes there on a regular basis as part of mygeneral wellness program. If you’re in Astoria or NYC, this yoga studio is worth checking out.
After yoga I headed to a local wine bar in the neighborhood, and my friend Kate and I shared a delicious chicken liver paté at Winegasm. It was served with toasted bread and pickled fennel, which turned out to be an fantastic combination. The paté was really yummy and super smooth. We also had a couple of cheeses. The food, company, and conversation made for an excellent close to the evening.