Category Archives: Life

It’s Not My Race, But … (Vote!)

It’s not my race, but I trained … enduring countless t.v. and radio ads, answering numerous voter polling questions, and deflecting too many campaign calls to count. It’s not my race, but I strategized … studying the local election guides, reading about … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Unlikely Pilgrimmage Of Harold Fry By Rachel Joyce

I first heard about The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry on The Diane Rehm Show, when Diane was interviewing the author, Rachel Joyce. It sounded like an interesting premise–a retired man goes out to get the mail, and keeps walking. … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Jack

Jack-O-Lantern Lore Do you know why we carve pumpkins and call them Jack O’Lanterns? Apparently, the tradition stems from Irish folklore, and the story of Stingy Jack. Stingy Jack was a mean drunkard who liked to play tricks on everyone, including … Continue reading

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The Dog Who Ate The Pie

This is the dog who ate the pie while I was buying new Mizunos for the Army Ten Miler. At least she can’t get to my apple pie cinnamon Chobani! Has your dog ever gotten into the food you made for … Continue reading

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Packing Edition)

I’m all for travelling light, but this might take things a bit too far! Do you wash your clothes while you’re travelling or do you pack enough to get you through your trip? 

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