Russian Thanksgiving: An Exercise in Over-Eating and Food Hopping
I am accustomed to wading through crowds, airports and screaming children to make it home for the family – oriented holiday of the year. This year was no different. I was home for thanksgiving....
View ArticleJust Do It.
Today’s workout was Awesome. Why? Because. I set a goal and I met it. I told myself that no matter what — I was going to get to a certain number. No excuses. Recently, I’ve been feeling more lethargic...
View ArticleThe 8-Hour Dining Adventure
Based on the pattern of randomly wonderful experiences I have had in my new city (and generally), you’d think I would have predicted last night’s dinner. I did not. In fact, last night, circa 8pm, as...
View ArticleTurquoise Waters, Sand and Heat Lamps
Yesterday morning I found myself in Fort Lauderdale, dining on the boardwalk with my cousin, overlooking the ocean… under a heat lamp. It was an unexpected turn of cold-er events. We had tried...
View ArticleThe Birthday Wish
I like making wishes. Not with magical genie lamps (although I’m game if one surfaces). But during that time of the year when it’s respectable and even expected. Your birthday. The only thing better...
View ArticleImprov Shows and Musical Performances
Recently, I’ve had the chance to support friends while they pursue their passions. These friends, although practicing different crafts, have one main thing in common: the stage. While visiting New...
View ArticleAn Autumn Sail in July
The old saying goes: “it’s all how you look at it.” Never is this truer than when your oldest friend in the world comes to visit and you plan to bop up and down with a bunch of other boats on Lake...
View ArticleAccidental Naps
I fell asleep after work today. For 3 hours. Instead of going to a party. I think that’s a sign I’ve been having too much fun (according to my father) (who told me over the phone this week that I need...
View ArticleBrunch: a Study in Friendship, Personal Growth and Chili
I went to brunch with one of my best friends this weekend and something unexpected happened. She pulled out a notebook and told me she was going to interview me. It was 11am on a hung-over Saturday. I...
View ArticleSometimes
Sometimes you have an emotionally draining week. Sometimes you’re fatigued and need a push. Sometimes you’re feeling disorganized. Sometimes you feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time....
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