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• Life & Books: an Update

  

  Hello friends,We have a blizzard in the forecast, a blizzard. I will snowshoe, which has me a bit giddy today.The storm will also provide plenty of time to... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life: Happy New Year

  

  Hello friends,Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, filled with memories, and time with friends and family.Are you ready for 2015? Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 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