By : Sally Valentine

April 21 2017

April 21, 2017 Batter Up

A week ago I went to Opening Day of the Rochester Red Wings. I’ve been to lots of games over the years but never to Opening Day. It was wonderful. The air was crisp, the sun was strong, and the crowd was hearty. A few fireworks during the national anthem started the game with a […]

By : Sally Valentine

November 01 2016

November 1, 2016 You Know You’re Not in Rochester When …

A recent trip to New York City reminded me once again of how different we are from our big sister downstate. I’m sure you’ve got a list of your own, but here’s my list of how you know you’re not in Rochester anymore. You’re riding in a van from the airport, and everyone around you […]

By : Sally Valentine

September 11 2016

September 11, 2016

I was driving down Blossom Road yesterday and saw this field of flags in front of Mercy High School. I had to stop, get out, and spend a few minutes walking through the field, remembering and praying. Let’s never forget to remember September 11, 2001. In 2006, on the fifth anniversary of the terror attacks, […]

By : Sally Valentine

August 16 2016

August 16, 2016 Born Again

Welcome to my new and improved website. You might say that it’s been born again. Thank you, Devin Holdraker. I can now upload pictures again. Just to prove it, here’s the cover of my latest book, which I haven’t been able to show before. I’m out celebrating. Look for more posts soon.       […]