Taking Time in Torrey Pines
After making the long (but gorgeous) drive from L.A. to San Diego, I wanted to spend lots of time outdoors, enjoying the warm SoCal sunshine. I had one more school to visit first, but since schools close around 3, I had …
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Walking in L.A.
Hello from sunny California! I’ve been here four days, spreading the good word about Washington College to L.A. And San Diego schools (such a tough life!). It hasn’t been all work (though it has been quite a lot of work. And …
How to take great photos of your kitten
Okay, first let me clarify: I don’t have a kitten. I have a fully-grown, mature adult cat. {but he’s still a kitten to me…}
Plank A Day Challenge
I’ve started a new fitness challenge. Inspired in part by fitblog chats and by the #plankaday reminders on twitter, I’ve become a planker. It’s the end of May, and I want to have something to lead me with a head …
Fitness Hangover
Each Sunday, I spend some time gearing up for the coming week. Last week was a little nuts, and this week I’m throwing travel to Baltimore for work plus an important orthodontist appointment to get braces into the mix. Part …
But Bananas Aren’t Local!
When I started this blog two years ago, I hoped to document my adventures in finding and fueling myself with local foods. The idea of “local foods” is a hot topic – why not eat food from your surrounding area? …
Your Money or Your Life
I’m in the middle of an incredible book. I’m a big believer that you have to be ready for a book like this. If you’re set in your ways and have no interest in becoming better, this book is not …
5 Things I learned from Healthy Living Summit
Before my weekend at Healthy Living Summit becomes a distant memory, I made myself sit down, go through my tweets and notes and come up with 5 major takeaways. It’s a great practice to get into, especially if you want …
In Pursuit
When I call myself “fit for life” what I mean is that’s the lifestyle I’m working toward. I’m not perfect. I like sweet things (except for chocolate lately – I’ve been reacting strangely to it, and think I might be …