A recipe for you, courtesy of Quinn Lilly, for a fast breakfast treat for the whole family. Here's the "list*" of ingredients: Place together in blender and push the button. Simple! Seeing as how we're (finally) done with foil-wrapped chocolate Easter eggs, I imagine we'll be modifying this recipe. What will remain consistent is the … Continue reading Smooth operator
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Amy, Aimee
Maybe 10 or 12 years ago, my friend Amy turned me on to Aimee Mann. I don't recall exactly how it happened, but it involved a show at The Egg and an extra ticket. I don't think I had any familiarity with Aimee Mann's music beyond her 'Til Tuesday stuff, but she hit me big. … Continue reading Amy, Aimee
Feasting my way around Freiburg
A big part of traveling, for me at least, is the food. I've seen some stuff written recently about Michelin starred restaurants in Germany, but that wasn't what this trip was about. No, this time with family was more focused on home-style cooking a la Deutschland. Wandering around Freiburg's Munsterplatz earned us a delicious sausage … Continue reading Feasting my way around Freiburg
St. Patrick’s Day ~ 2013
On the weeks when I work two double shifts, I struggle to get my miles in. In addition to being somewhat obsessive about exercise, I am also mistress of the rationalization so, I console myself on these alternating weeks with the fact that I get some physical activity running up and down the stairs at … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day ~ 2013
Gute Reise!
After months of anticipation, my oldest son and I are finally really getting ready for a European adventure. Our passports are handy and we've got an itinerary, but it is a loose one. I'm really not a fan of creating a detailed travel plan much preferring to familiarize myself with possible activities but not filling … Continue reading Gute Reise!
A love letter to Belleayre Mountain
Maybe it is because this was the first place I ever truly skied. Perhaps it is a result of the stunning panoramic views in every direction. It may be because of the friendliness of every staff member I've ever encountered. Or, it might be because of the all-things-considered reasonableness of the price of a lift … Continue reading A love letter to Belleayre Mountain
What makes a perfect snow day?
Yesterday was the first snow day my district has had this academic year - and it was well worth the wait. I understand that we don't all have the luxury of a delayed start or the cancellation of our work day due to the weather and think you should know I am very appreciative of … Continue reading What makes a perfect snow day?
