On a recent and beautiful Sunday morning all three of the Lunar b*tches rendezvoused in Greenwich to run our last scheduled trail race of the season, the Wandering Witch. It was our first time running in this event and we couldn’t have asked for more ideal conditions - the sun was shining, foliage was popping … Continue reading 3 (Lunar) b*tches and a witch
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How to spend 24 hours in the Adirondacks
Just in time for your weekend! • Drive north late in the afternoon just as the sun begins to commit to its trip to the west. • Settle in with a bowl of chili and more cheese and crackers than you typically consume in one sitting. Rationalize that it’s the mountain air. • Gather around … Continue reading How to spend 24 hours in the Adirondacks
A half dozen halves
I recently ran my 6th half marathon - a claim I never imagined writing, much less accomplishing. The race, Rosendale Runs organized by the Shawagunk Runners group, was essentially a rail trail course, with a couple of miles at the beginning on the road. It was my first time running this race and I really … Continue reading A half dozen halves
Chihuly at the New York Botanical Garden
About a month ago, I came up with a plan for how to spend the holiday from school that happened to land on my birthday - a drive down to the Bronx to check out the Chihuly exhibit at the NYBG. I went with a friend from Mio, who I knew would appreciate it, and … Continue reading Chihuly at the New York Botanical Garden
Bees and bruises – Moreau Lake 15K Trail run
This time of year is incredibly busy. There are school meetings and events, soccer games and doctor's appointments all to be worked into a calendar already full of other mundane tasks. This means there's a lot of picking and choosing when it comes to selecting races in the early fall. Last week Lunar B*tch Karen … Continue reading Bees and bruises – Moreau Lake 15K Trail run
Poppy, Pony Barn Bar and Pigs
Friday nights can be hard, especially at the beginning of a new school year. While I would have been very happy to make it a movie night at home with my youngest son, I was too interested to check out the brand new Pony Barn and June Farms to stay at home. So, what’s a … Continue reading Poppy, Pony Barn Bar and Pigs
When you wake up and the sky is pink…
You quickly pull on clothes, pausing to brush teeth, and grab your camera and dog and get outside. You make your way down the stone steps to the dock and the water and, if you're lucky, your Labrador actually obeys when you ask him to please not jump into the pond, thus allowing you to … Continue reading When you wake up and the sky is pink…