I was discouraged with the lack of readership but I decided I probably needed more content to support any form of readership so I am going to try posting again and not necessarily post for the attention.
Today Ducky went to Aladdins Restaurant
http://www.aladdinsonline.com/
The food was great. I got the Vegetarian Appetizer Combo I chose the Baba, Spanikopita, Falafel and Tourlou (warmed up). It was served with pita, cucumber slices, and plum tomato slices. I was unimpressed with the service. It took 45 minutes for our order to be taken (we did have a larger party), one of the guests got hit in the head with her drink by the waiter, and they told us over the phone that we could bring in our own cake with us then yelled at us when we got it there. The food though is really unique and a healthy alternative in an area where I feel like the vegatarian and health options are lacking.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Random Quackings
While googling my name I realized that the race I participated in: 10 ugly men 5k, I officially came in last...I think I am ok with that. Many people find motivation in not finishing last. I think I might find motivation in finishing and empowering others to finish. I think that if I ever participated in future races that I would be willing to be the one to finish last. Someone has to be the one to finish last. If I am the one who won't have a complex about it why shouldn't it be me?
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
'Tis the season to be quacky
Its the time of year to give and to receive.
Ducky's Wishlist
Things I would like others to do:
1) I would like everyone to find a way to give back to their community
check out: http://www.communitywishbook.com/ its a directory of not for profit agencies in the Rochester, NY area that serve to help others. These agencies often rely on the generosity of volunteers with their time and public donations of money and goods.
Some of my favorite organizations are:
Lollypop Farm
to donate go to:
http://www.lollypop.org/org/org6.asp?ssid=&orgid=6&storyTypeID=&sid=&
AIDS Rochester
to donate go to:
http://www.aidsrochester.org/donate.htm
Lifespan
http://www.lifespan-roch.org/
2) Check on an elderly neighbor.
3) Cancel a credit card
4) Buy something organic
5) Dont stand to close to the person at the ATM in front of you. It makes them nervous.
6) Shop a little less at the mall and wal-mart and a little more at indy stores
Lest you think I am entirely too altruistic these are things I want:
7) DUCK TAPE!!! seriously, its a specific kind
http://www.duckproducts.com/products/subcategory.asp?CatID=4&SubID=20
easy stick permanent adhesive rollers. This stuff is like crack I go through a ton of it. I buy it in big packs at wal-mart (yeah, see #6, I know )
8) Search Duck at Etsy.com and I probably want it.
9) A kayak with blocks, a paddle, and a pfd.
10) The perfect accessory for Kayaking: Wine
My favorite locals:
Liquid Wisdom!!! http://hickoryhollowwine.net/page/14hcm/Our_wines.html
I've beet hot on the Banty Red, but have always loved the Pink Catawba http://www.bullyhill.com/
11) Books, the kind with pages and words is that specific enough?
I love books. I am currently lusting after the second book in the Fabelhaven series and the last book in the Uglies series by Scott Westerfield.
www.bookmooch.com
www.paperbackswap.com
www.amazon.com
12) Music- I love hearing other peoples favorite music and finding new artists I love.
13) Handmade gifts
Ducky's Wishlist
Things I would like others to do:
1) I would like everyone to find a way to give back to their community
check out: http://www.communitywishbook.com/ its a directory of not for profit agencies in the Rochester, NY area that serve to help others. These agencies often rely on the generosity of volunteers with their time and public donations of money and goods.
Some of my favorite organizations are:
Lollypop Farm
to donate go to:
http://www.lollypop.org/org/org6.asp?ssid=&orgid=6&storyTypeID=&sid=&
AIDS Rochester
to donate go to:
http://www.aidsrochester.org/donate.htm
Lifespan
http://www.lifespan-roch.org/
2) Check on an elderly neighbor.
3) Cancel a credit card
4) Buy something organic
5) Dont stand to close to the person at the ATM in front of you. It makes them nervous.
6) Shop a little less at the mall and wal-mart and a little more at indy stores
Lest you think I am entirely too altruistic these are things I want:
7) DUCK TAPE!!! seriously, its a specific kind
http://www.duckproducts.com/products/subcategory.asp?CatID=4&SubID=20
easy stick permanent adhesive rollers. This stuff is like crack I go through a ton of it. I buy it in big packs at wal-mart (yeah, see #6, I know )
8) Search Duck at Etsy.com and I probably want it.
9) A kayak with blocks, a paddle, and a pfd.
10) The perfect accessory for Kayaking: Wine
My favorite locals:
Liquid Wisdom!!! http://hickoryhollowwine.net/page/14hcm/Our_wines.html
I've beet hot on the Banty Red, but have always loved the Pink Catawba http://www.bullyhill.com/
11) Books, the kind with pages and words is that specific enough?
I love books. I am currently lusting after the second book in the Fabelhaven series and the last book in the Uglies series by Scott Westerfield.
www.bookmooch.com
www.paperbackswap.com
www.amazon.com
12) Music- I love hearing other peoples favorite music and finding new artists I love.
13) Handmade gifts
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Ducky Does Eats
I have blogged so many times in my head. I figured out that unless I actually type it here It doesn't make it to paper, so to speak. Well I was at a restaurant recently and I wanted to give it a review.
I went to "King David's Restaurant (The Best in Middle Eastern and Greek Food)" with Momma Duck. This is located at the New Park Point complex at RIT. They are open m-tr 11:00-9:00 f-Sa 11:00-10:00 and sun 12:00-7:00. We got there right at 11 for an early lunch and we were the only ones there. Lunch dinning was order at a counter and seat yourself. The decor was Mediterranean and seating was plentiful and comfortable with options for booths or tables. We ordered from the "A La Carte" menu getting the Vegetarian Plate ($7.95) and the Spanikopita ($7.75). Their menu is available wioth descriptions at kingdavids.com. We really enjoyed everything we ordered except for the Tabbouleh but to be fair we think maybe we just don't like Tabbouleh. They have a very diverse menu and we will go back to try new things. I am most curious about the baklava desserts because I make a very good baklava and I like to taste my competition.
I went to "King David's Restaurant (The Best in Middle Eastern and Greek Food)" with Momma Duck. This is located at the New Park Point complex at RIT. They are open m-tr 11:00-9:00 f-Sa 11:00-10:00 and sun 12:00-7:00. We got there right at 11 for an early lunch and we were the only ones there. Lunch dinning was order at a counter and seat yourself. The decor was Mediterranean and seating was plentiful and comfortable with options for booths or tables. We ordered from the "A La Carte" menu getting the Vegetarian Plate ($7.95) and the Spanikopita ($7.75). Their menu is available wioth descriptions at kingdavids.com. We really enjoyed everything we ordered except for the Tabbouleh but to be fair we think maybe we just don't like Tabbouleh. They have a very diverse menu and we will go back to try new things. I am most curious about the baklava desserts because I make a very good baklava and I like to taste my competition.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Ducky does gardening
We are getting ready to put our garden into the ground. I have my tomato seedlings hardened off and everything else is going in by seed. I was geocaching recently when I came across a garden in the woods and some strangers offered me spinach and radishes. Other than making for a good story I found out about "The Geneseo Food Project" which includes a community garden. More information can be found here: http://www.geneseo.edu/CMS/display.php?page=6568&dpt=gfp. I signed up for the list serve so I can see how this develops. It sounds great, the veggies were tasty, and the people I met were really kind.
Another community action plug: Check out http://www.communitywishbook.com/. Its a website directory of Rochester area not-for-profit agencies looking for donations of goods or volunteer time. Check it out! Maybe you can help them and help yourself by getting rid of things you don't need.
Another community action plug: Check out http://www.communitywishbook.com/. Its a website directory of Rochester area not-for-profit agencies looking for donations of goods or volunteer time. Check it out! Maybe you can help them and help yourself by getting rid of things you don't need.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Run Ducky Run!
I have been meaning to get into running for most of my life now. The puppy and I get "Runners World" magazines and I love reading about running so I decided it was time to do something about wanting to run. I read that sometimes you need to schedule a race before you even start training in order to give yourself the motivation to start training. Well Puppy and I have planned on doing the Medved 10 Ugly Men 5k Race: http://www.medvedrunwalk.com/events.asp?action=view&ID=68
The first thing I did was go to Fleet Feet Rochester: http://www.fleetfeetrochester.com/
They measured my feet and suggested some running sneakers. They had me try them on and they watched me walk on a treadmill to make sure they worked for my feet. This was a very pleasurable experience. The staff was helpful, they asked questions, and really tailored the experience to my needs. As a larger runner I was worried that their would be a hint of skepticism in their assistance but their was none. I got home with my new Asics and hopped online certain I would find them cheaper but I was pleasantly surprised to realize I got a better deal (when you account for shipping fees) at Fleet Feet than I could find online. I also impulse purchased 2 pairs of Balega wool running socks for $18 total for 2 pair. I love these socks. They keep my feet cool in 90+ degree weather.
To start training I downloaded "Couch to 5k" running podcasts
Program info: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Podcasts: http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page6/page6.html
From Roberts site: "When I decided it was time to get back in shape I looked around at the options, I found the "Couch to 5K" program at coolrunning.com. The only problem with the plan was that every week had a different running schedule. To help, I developed these podcasts to help with all the different pace changes. I hope you like them."
And I do like them. He tells you what to do (running/walking/warm-up/cool-down) and when and for how long. Tie that in with some peppy music and you have a running success story. I have only completed the first week but its really fun to do it with the pod casts. I am certainly a beginning runner. I still weight quite a bit at 266 pounds (down from 357) and I found that I was able to keep up with the program in the first week. My plan is to keep advancing week to week and if I reach a point that I can't run all the running parts I will go back a week until I can progress. I think the big thing that will make me successful this time is not starting out too quickly and getting burned out.
I am also following a 5k training schedule I found in "Runners World" that consists of 5k training 3 days a week on alternating days, 3 days a week of cross training (I like geocaching, swimming, and biking), and one day off. I plan to eventually add in strength training but I am also trying to make lasting changes by adding things slowly and making them habits before adding new things.
Signed happily: A running Duck
The first thing I did was go to Fleet Feet Rochester: http://www.fleetfeetrochester.com/
They measured my feet and suggested some running sneakers. They had me try them on and they watched me walk on a treadmill to make sure they worked for my feet. This was a very pleasurable experience. The staff was helpful, they asked questions, and really tailored the experience to my needs. As a larger runner I was worried that their would be a hint of skepticism in their assistance but their was none. I got home with my new Asics and hopped online certain I would find them cheaper but I was pleasantly surprised to realize I got a better deal (when you account for shipping fees) at Fleet Feet than I could find online. I also impulse purchased 2 pairs of Balega wool running socks for $18 total for 2 pair. I love these socks. They keep my feet cool in 90+ degree weather.
To start training I downloaded "Couch to 5k" running podcasts
Program info: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Podcasts: http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page6/page6.html
From Roberts site: "When I decided it was time to get back in shape I looked around at the options, I found the "Couch to 5K" program at coolrunning.com. The only problem with the plan was that every week had a different running schedule. To help, I developed these podcasts to help with all the different pace changes. I hope you like them."
And I do like them. He tells you what to do (running/walking/warm-up/cool-down) and when and for how long. Tie that in with some peppy music and you have a running success story. I have only completed the first week but its really fun to do it with the pod casts. I am certainly a beginning runner. I still weight quite a bit at 266 pounds (down from 357) and I found that I was able to keep up with the program in the first week. My plan is to keep advancing week to week and if I reach a point that I can't run all the running parts I will go back a week until I can progress. I think the big thing that will make me successful this time is not starting out too quickly and getting burned out.
I am also following a 5k training schedule I found in "Runners World" that consists of 5k training 3 days a week on alternating days, 3 days a week of cross training (I like geocaching, swimming, and biking), and one day off. I plan to eventually add in strength training but I am also trying to make lasting changes by adding things slowly and making them habits before adding new things.
Signed happily: A running Duck
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Ducky Did School!
I did it! I am finally done with school. On May 16th I get to pick up my diploma. I got my MSW from the Greater Rochester Collaborative Master of Social Work program. If you are interested in finding out more about my experience in the program drop me a line.
I am now looking for employment and reading furiously to tamp down my TBR pile. Seriously, books would take over my life and not let me out of the house if I didn't contain them. The book I Read yesterday was The Clique by Lisi Harrison. Very vapid reading, perfect for my school fried brain.
Last night the puppy and I went out to dinner to celebrate the end of school. We went to P.F. Chang's. http://www.pfchangs.com/ I got the Ma Po Tofu and puppy got Chicken Lettuce Wraps which she already knew she liked. I was only able to eat about 1/4 of my dinner but it was good! Meals here could get pricey if you start ordering meat dishes but the apps are enough for a meal and the veggie dishes are reasonably priced.
I am now looking for employment and reading furiously to tamp down my TBR pile. Seriously, books would take over my life and not let me out of the house if I didn't contain them. The book I Read yesterday was The Clique by Lisi Harrison. Very vapid reading, perfect for my school fried brain.
Last night the puppy and I went out to dinner to celebrate the end of school. We went to P.F. Chang's. http://www.pfchangs.com/ I got the Ma Po Tofu and puppy got Chicken Lettuce Wraps which she already knew she liked. I was only able to eat about 1/4 of my dinner but it was good! Meals here could get pricey if you start ordering meat dishes but the apps are enough for a meal and the veggie dishes are reasonably priced.
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