Alexandria Bay – Author M. A. Phillips

Living in Northern NY

As of August 6th, Weretoad and I have been residents of Northern NY for a year. We moved up here from the Mohawk Valley last year. It’s been a bit of a transition. I’ve been meaning to write about it. In many ways, the North Country is similar to the Mohawk Valley. It’s still NYContinue reading “Living in Northern NY”

Hospitality and Piety

I love having company over. I so rarely get to see the people I consider my tribe, so it was a real treat to have friends visit. We had a lot of fun in Alex Bay and Watertown, but we mostly stayed home for chatting, snacking, and playing copious amounts of games. If only thereContinue reading “Hospitality and Piety”

Observing Nature as a Meditation

Sometimes the best meditation is observing nature. I found myself doing that a lot today at various points along the St. Lawrence River here in Northern NY. I stood in the refreshing water and just was. I watched the waves roll in. I followed ducks along a dock. I wondered at the thrill felt byContinue reading “Observing Nature as a Meditation”

Summer Fun in the Alex Bay Sun

Weretoad and I had another fabulous day in Alexandria Bay! For those of you outside of NY, it was really hot today. I’ve been begging to go swimming for the past few days but something always came up. We were going to go on the 4th as we went to A Bay then, but weContinue reading “Summer Fun in the Alex Bay Sun”

Happy Summer Solstice!

The longest day of the year was largely overshadowed by work today. I’m thankful for the celebratory time I had this weekend. I would like to pick strawberries though. Weretoad and I have a tradition in which we pick strawberries on or around the Summer Solstice. I know there are places up here; it’s justContinue reading “Happy Summer Solstice!”