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Continue reading →: Red and White Trillium (and Other Beautiful Things) at Robert H Treman State Park – Ithaca, NY 🌿A collection of red and white trillium photos, waterfall videos, and other plants photographed during Kae’s spring wildflower hike at Robert H Treman State Park in Ithaca, New York.
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Continue reading →: 25th Annual Wine & Food Fest at Roberson Museum – Binghamton, NY 🍷An evening out at the 25th annual Wine & Food Fest at Roberson Museum — good food, drinks, and a pair of ducks crashed the event.
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Continue reading →: Great White Trillium at Monkey Run Natural Area – Ithaca, NY 🌱Great White Trillium blooming at Monkey Run Natural Area in Ithaca, NY. A quick look at one of Upstate New York’s earliest spring wildflowers—and why you should leave them exactly as you found them.
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Continue reading →: Gratitude #30 – March 2026A quiet look back at March — what felt good, what grounded me, and the small moments that mattered more than I expected. 🌱 Gratitude isn’t about ignoring the hard things… it’s about noticing what’s still steady, still meaningful, and still worth holding onto.
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Continue reading →: No Kings Rally in Binghamton, NY: What Happened, What It Meant, and What We Need to Do NextHundreds gathered at the Broome County Courthouse in Binghamton, NY for the No Kings rally, standing together in the cold and snow. Here’s what it was like, what happened during the march, and what it revealed about community response.
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Continue reading →: No Kings Rally on March 28: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Find One Near YouA nationwide “No Kings” rally is happening on March 28, 2026. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and how to find a local event near you — including resources for Upstate New York communities.
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Continue reading →: Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Binghamton, NY: A Fun Dinner After the Parade Day Madness 🌮🍹After the chaos of Parade Day in downtown Binghamton, we stopped at Hacienda Mexican Restaurant for dinner. In this review, I share the Green Iguana margarita, fresh chips and salsa, and the bold Tacos a la Diabla — a flavorful combination of steak, chorizo, jalapeño, and green sauce served with…
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Continue reading →: Parade Day in Binghamton, NY: A Wild, Joyful Southern Tier Tradition ☘️Parade Day in Binghamton, NY is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in the Southern Tier. Each March, thousands gather downtown for the St. Patrick’s Day parade, live music, and a uniquely energetic atmosphere that blends community pride with college-town chaos.
Hi, I’m Kae. This blog is about living well without burning out — through intentional routines, time in nature, and exploring Upstate New York at a slower pace. I share reflections, walks, and places that support a steadier life.
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