Saratoga and Alice Time
Every summer for the past five or so years we've spent time in the Berkshires at the summer camp my sister and her husband run. ( Click here to see it. ) And every year I'm reminded of how much I love this place. Western Massachusetts is just so lovely, with winding roads and hidden-away places. It's worth a visit if you've never been. This year, after we dropped Leah off for her week as a camper, Alice and I toured Saratoga Springs and thereabouts. This is a special week for us because it's just all about what Alice (at age 8) and I like to do. We toured the Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame , ate at some great little places, found a little beach and even enjoyed an indoor climbing wall during the two rainy afternoons. We saw a movie ( The Emoji Movie , don't rush to see it) and treated ourselves to a sugary snack, which we never do. Alice is almost old enough to attend my sister's camp, so these summer weeks with just the two of us will come to an