My Walk to Work
Each day, regardless of the weather, I walk the .4 miles to and from work. Occasionally, I’m offered a ride by a colleague in the inclement weather, but I almost always decline. I love my walk to and from work; …
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Dance with the Stars
Shane and I had the opportunity to attend one of the coolest local events: Dance with the Stars! (all dressed up for a night on the town) A fundraiser for the Horizons program, the Dance with the Stars event is …
Piecing together a Community
Happy Friday, friends! I love ending the week on a good note, so I thought today I’d write more about community love. I heart Chestertown For Christmas, Shane and I received this puzzle of our community.When the pieces are all …
Dinner with friends
Just before New Year’s, we were invited to a colleague’s house for dinner. I love having dinner with people! I’m very much an explorer…I like to take note of mixes of ingredients, new recipes, textures, and…kitchens. I love kitchens. And …
Ho-Ho-Holidays
Sometimes, the holidays just have to include a special box of homemade iced pumpkin scones for the neighbors.And un-Tangled hair.And fancy oatmeal holiday breakfast.And story time, with a Derrick Jensen children classic (well, it should be a classic).And a great …
Get into the Groove
Why wait for New Year’s to start a resolution? There are two weeks until Jan. 1 — why not start…now? My resolution? More running. After the half marathon in September, running hasn’t been a top priority. Work picked up, the …
Last Christmas
While pulling out the holiday decorations last night, I thought about last Christmas, which we spent on an epic driving journey from Maryland to Florida and back. The best part? Spending Christmas at the Hostel in the Forest, outside Brunswick, …
Cake Boss
No, not that Cake Boss. I actually haven’t seen the show (we don’t have cable…or any TV except what I can view through Netflix!) …do you like it ? It’s my boss’s birthday! So, I made a cake. Chocolate cake …
Making crackers
On my way to the first holiday party of the season, I was asked to bring some extra crackers for cheese. At first, I thought I’d head to the grocery store, and grab a couple of different kinds, but then …
Chestertown First Friday
Our lovely town, Chestertown, hosts “First Friday” every month. Shop owners extend their hours and offer delightful treats, live music fills the air, and the community comes together for a night of conversation and relaxation. For the first Friday in …