Maybe I'm simple or I have a low threshold for happiness. I'm not really sure, but what I do know is I had a fantastically, perfect weekend. As the weekend progressed, I mentally inventoried each special little thing that cumulatively gave me one of my favorite birthday celebrations ever. Noting 46 of these items was … Continue reading Birthday Weekend Memories!
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45 of the most memorable moments of my 45th year
In the spirit of life being comprised of moments and not years, I offer 45 special moments in time which I was blessed enough to enjoy in my 45th year... 1. Memorial Day Girls' weekend in Albany. 2. NYC with Liam - from the Met to running in the dark to Brooklyn from the Lower … Continue reading 45 of the most memorable moments of my 45th year
My first 10K or, I run for donuts
On a recent morning that could only be described as glorious, I ran my first 10K. Slowly. I was kind of nervous about it since my body has continued to feel uncomfortable (polite euphemism for pain) from my tailbone/glute issues, and I really wanted to run the entire 10K even though there was a 5K … Continue reading My first 10K or, I run for donuts
Lark Fest
Sixteen years ago, Lark Fest fell on my 30th birthday. I remember it was a beautiful late summer day, mild and sunny. My two best girlfriends had come to visit for the weekend and I was excited about so many things in my life. I was spending the day with my friends and sharing "my" … Continue reading Lark Fest
A day of mud and water and friends
Warrior Dash 2012 - check. What a blast! Aside from the no joke 1+ mile hill that starts the course, that is. I had heard some grumbling about the previous day's Dash. Apparently there were some serious bottlenecks at the obstacles and competitors who were reaching for personal records were thwarted with waits of up … Continue reading A day of mud and water and friends
Did you know I went to Cornell?
For a conference, that is. I should begin by saying, I didn't know that much about Cornell. I was aware of its status as an Ivy. I realized it is known for its veterinarian program. And that there are highly regarded hospitality and agricultural educational opportunities available. Oh - and that there is a rumored … Continue reading Did you know I went to Cornell?
Mayhem? Yes. Music? I’m not sure.
Tuesday afternoon I headed back up to Saratoga for another musical experience. Unlike the Allman Brothers or Santana, the bands on the bill were completely new to me. The event, Mayhem Fest, was essentially a Heavy Metal extravaganza, a genre I have very little no experience with, truth be told. But there I was, me … Continue reading Mayhem? Yes. Music? I’m not sure.