Yesterday I took Thing 2 to a friend’s house for a play date. The mom asked me if we’d met before. I told her, in fact, this was our third meeting, and we moved on. It got me to thinking though: I feel like the number of people who do not remember me is higher [Read More]
Weekend Rewind
Where There’s SmokeThanksgiving dinner at the inlaws’ got a little, (ok a lot) exciting. Spilled turkey drippings in the oven resulted in some impressive (and alarming) flames not to mention hours of billowing smoke. Respirator anyone?I was thankful:I ran the 10k for the extra endorphin boost.Loaded up on French toast and pancakes at said 10k.Everyone [Read More]
Happy Memorial Day!
Something Funny Thing 2 age 4, overheard telling my sister: Thing 2: “My teacher had a baby in her belly and it hatched” Sis: “Wow, what did she have?” Thing 2: “A baby” Sis: “Was it a girl or a boy?” Thing 2: “She hatched a girl” Something Beautiful I think sometimes it’s destiny when [Read More]
Heavy Heart
My dear friend Olga was expecting her baby girl any day. As the eagerly anticipated due date came and went and April folded into May, like a bunch of mother hens, we joyously debated the merits of a diamond birthstone vs. emerald. This morning beautiful Heidi came to this world stillborn. It was a sucker [Read More]
Boston Update
I made it in to BOSTON yesterday!Frisked at the airport and I didn’t even pack my stick–WTH? Navigated the bus to the train to another train to the hotel in the rain all myself–WOOT! Got interviewed and was on the local TV news–too bad I missed it Other than 1 rude bus driver, I’m being [Read More]
The Day My Feet Stood Still
There was no long run for me yesterday. Not on the roads, not in the pool, not even a cycling class. I swapped my usual pre-long run Sunday coffee for green tea and honey. And while not being able to get out there felt like a knife in my heart, a part of me secretly [Read More]
The Verdict Is In
I am back from my Uber Sports Doc. I have a strained/sprained posterior tibialis. Good news: My YMCA has pool running equipment.Bad News: I’m gonna be monopolizing it for 3 weeks because I am banned from running. So let’s see, that means I’ll be all healed up and ready to go again oh about a [Read More]
In the Kitchen With…
With…With…Are you still with me?Ok ready, promise not to leave as soon as you see what I’m messing with now…BEETS! Come on you promised! Actually I am thrilled with the way these came out! Red Velvet cake is all rage these days but have you any idea how much gross red food dye it takes [Read More]
Riddle Me This
How can one have the worst run of one’s life and one of the best runs within 48 hours of each other?That’s the question I am pondering deeply here. I’ll be back to discuss this phenomenon further. Meanwhile, TODAY IS A GOOD DAY!As I was walking Thing 2 down the hallway to her preschool class, [Read More]
In Honor of That Hog in the Ground…
I think it’s high time around here for another GIVEAWAY!!! Sponsored by the awesome folks at: One Lucky Winner will receive: The Nathan Quick Draw Plus Handheld Bottle Look at these features!Moisture-wicking adjustable airmesh hand strap22 oz. bottle with clipless capZip pocket with key clip3M Scotchbrite reflective trimMy 2 cents:I have this exact model and [Read More]
