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• 2014 NYC Marathon Recap

  

  Hello friends, Grab something to drink, get comfy and enjoy... this is a long post. If you aren't interested in the details, just skip to the bottom to see how ... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: a Snowy Visit Home

  

  Hello everyone, My fall has been 'crazy busy'... can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? I just returned from a quick family visit to Minnesota, there were... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 2014 NYC Marathon Recap

  

  Hello friends, I'm slowly coming out of my marathon hangover, knowing I owe everyone an update but haven't had time to sit. write. post.Looking back on my... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Running: Time to Taper

  

  Hello friends, NYC marathon is less than two weeks away. I can't believe it. Now I get to rest, run lightly, and eat well. Last November, on a whim, I entered... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life and Books: a Quick Update

  

  Hello friends, I thrilled to tell you I made it through another training cycle, running 21 miles on Saturday. Now to taper (sleep, eat well, run just enough to... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Running: Cape Cod + Marathon Update

  

  Hello friends, A few weeks ago my friends and I traveled to Cape Cod for the Zooma half marathon... but mostly for a girls weekend away.A five hour drive took... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books: Oh... the Choices!

  

  Hello everyone, I walked my dogs this morning, bundled up in a scarf, jacket and mittens... it was 39 degrees out. I love fall, the cool weather and the colors... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Running: Thanking the Thief

  

  The NYC marathon is in 41 days. I have just two long runs left, then I get to.... taper!I had a few not so great things happen last week, but nothing to impede... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life and Books, an Update

  

  Hello friends,I have the windows open, with a cool breeze filling my home as I enjoy a cup of tea. Fall has arrived. Tomorrow I start a knitting class, to... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books I Can't Wait to Read!

  

  Most of you know I loved Her Fearful Symmetry and The Time Traveler's Wife. I'm currently reading Every Day (about a boy who wakes up every day in a different... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Travel: Visiting Hamburg

  

  Hello friends, Last month I flew to Hamburg for a long weekend, to explore the city and celebrate a friend's birthday.We arrived early morning Thursday, taking ... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Hello Charlie!

  

  Hello friends, Just a month ago I was planning a trip to Europe, now I'm home.When traveling, I embrace the backpack approach... pick a city, do a little... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Conscious Unplugging

  

  Dear friends, I hope everyone is enjoying summer, finding time to unplug, explore, eat ice cream, catch fireflies, watch movies… and more. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Vibrant Table

  

  Why I picked it: In the last two years, I have become obsessed with cookbooks. I enjoy reading personal stories, and find it amazing to discover how a list of... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Cold Antler Farm

  

  Why I picked it: If I'm completely honest, the cover grabbed my attention, then my eye dropped to the bottom of the cover where I read... memoir (which I love t... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Summer Stories, Dinners, and Travel

  

  Hello friends, I hope you had a lovely weekend, found time to relax, enjoy friends and family, check off a few things from the never ending to-do list. LAST WEE... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books I Can't Wait to Read!

  

  Do you know what I love about air travel? When I have nothing but time, to get lost in a book, I'm a pretty fast reader.Today I had a two hour flight, to... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Hello June!

  

  Hello friends!Friday night's BBQ was a success, and created enough stories to keep us talking for a while. We told everyone not to bring anything, but if they... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Blogging 2.0 - Are You Ready?

  

  Friends, If you enjoy blogging, writing, and sharing online this is the post for you.I have completed two classes taught by author, instructor, blogger, and an... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Planning a Picnic... for Fifty?!

  

  Hello friends,A few times a year we host a celebration dinner for the World Traveler's work team. The planning done, now it's time to execute said plan, the... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE