Category: Spring

6 days of skiing

After a couple of lackluster seasons of cross country skiing, March has been redemptive and the timing couldn't have been better. For me, that is. On Sunday, March 10, I ran a half marathon under challenging conditions.  The next day I recovered with a 90 minute massage and the day after that we received 20" … Continue reading 6 days of skiing →

Next week when I’m in Barcelona…

I will take a funicular ride to these trails and take a run - hopefully twice! There will be wine with lunch...followed by late afternoon naps. I will spend hours outdoors walking around to see as many of Gaudi's buildings as possible. Should there be rain, I will check out the Picasso museum. I will … Continue reading Next week when I’m in Barcelona… →

Filling my garment rack at Nordstrom Rack

You know I'm not much of a follower, preferring to blaze my own trail when it comes to shopping. It doesn't matter if it's groceries (I still haven't been to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods) or clothing - you'll not see me waiting in line to get into the newest retail spot. As a matter … Continue reading Filling my garment rack at Nordstrom Rack →

Taking a hike with a runner

My very first vacation with my former husband was a trip to Washington State where we spent a week or so camping and hiking.  It was a memorable trip for many reasons (the San Juan Islands – oh my goodness!) but by no means did the experience turn me into an outdoors women a la … Continue reading Taking a hike with a runner →

A crap week

The first week of spring, arguably the finest season of the year in upstate New York, was the worst week Lark + Lily has ever experienced. When I say "crappy," I'm being literal, by the way. I arrived at the restaurant Tuesday afternoon and encountered the plumbers who were working industriously to unclog one of … Continue reading A crap week →

Training for Mother’s Day

A number of weeks ago one of the lunar b*tches sent me information about a race she said she "wanted to work towards." Because this is the year I turn 50 and I'm committed to challenging myself in as many new ways as possible, I replied that we should do it - this year. At … Continue reading Training for Mother’s Day →