Monthly Archives: August 2011

Edit ‘Til I Sleep

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I love her to bits and piece, but seriously – is this not the most vacant puppy face you’ve ever seen? The lights are on, but no one is home.  A few fries short of a Happy Meal.  The gates are down and the lights are flashing, but the train isn’t coming.  The driveway doesn’t…

What GOTR Gave to Me

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Back in September 2010, my friend Jen asked me if I would like to co-coach a Girls on the Run troop.  I said, “Sure!” because the program combined my two favorite things:  running and building self-esteem.     Girls on the Run is a 12-week program for third – fifth graders.  Over the course of…

Quiet and Simple

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I’m really lovin’ this song lately: You’ll sit alone forever If you wait for the right time What are you hoping for? I’m here, I’m now, I’m ready   It’s been a quiet, simple morning over here.  Lots of music.  Lots of green tea-drinking.  Lots of writing.  A little puppy-walking.  James has the most disproportionately…

Refried Bean Frittata

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I am not sure whether to be intrigued by this or totally weirded out.  Dinner, obviously, included eggs.  Feathery eggs.   But no feathers made it into the final dish.   But first:   Books were written.  Patients were scheduled.  Conference calls were had.  Errands were run.  Operation Beautiful notes were posted. Smoothies were consumed.  I’m…