When was the last time you gave yourself permission to jump? Was it a long time ago? Do you remember that feeling of excitement mingled with fear? Did you wake up, in the morning as well as in the middle of the night, and immediately think about the opportunity which had seemingly fallen at your … Continue reading Living the dream
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Flipping the bird
Apologies in advance for this post's title. I don't intend it to convey any disrespect, it's more my attempt to emotionally remove myself from an incident which I found to be upsetting. Here’s what happened… Over the weekend, my son came across an injured bird in the lawn next to our house. The poor guy … Continue reading Flipping the bird
Friday night cookout at The Cheese Traveler
Despite the threat of tornadoes, a couple of the (formerly) McGuire's girls and I dropped in for the weekly cookout at the DelSo's own Cheese Traveler. What? You didn't know they had a dinner menu of delectable, seasonal items available for dine in or take away? Please allow me to share some information about what … Continue reading Friday night cookout at The Cheese Traveler
Yoga on the deck
After some improvements, including a general shoring up, new railings, pressure washing and a coat of stain, I'm smitten with my deck. On a recent evening, in an effort to combine my desire for stretching with my need to be home, I attempted some vinyasas al fresco with mixed results. I found a yoga station … Continue reading Yoga on the deck
No sleep till Brooklyn*
On Friday, despite Mother Nature’s attempt to disrupt my plans, I ventured down to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to attend my uber talented neighbor, Ken Ragsdale’s art show opening at the Front Room Gallery. As someone who doesn’t often attend gallery openings (read: hardly ever), I was a bit out of my element, and, as a person … Continue reading No sleep till Brooklyn*
Take a walk on the child side
Last evening, after finally coming to terms with the fact that I wasn't going to take a run, I decided to take a walk instead with Jeter. I made my usual offer to the boys to see if they cared to join me but was met by their usual response - no, thanks. I got … Continue reading Take a walk on the child side
Dirty in the DelSo
Tuesday was a long day in my neighborhood. I first got the news in the early morning - a water main had burst and the police, but not yet the water department, were on hand. I considered getting up and running some water in my bath tub, but since I'm on vacation, I rolled over … Continue reading Dirty in the DelSo
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