2013

Happy Valentine’s Day! Did you know…   About 1 BILLION Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged in the United States… but women purchase 85% of all cards (I guess that means we give lots of cards to friends, too!).   About 3% of pet owners give a Valentine’s Day gift to their dog or cat.  Henry [...]

Every day they’re hoverin’. Good morning!  How are you all?  I’m good.  I had a really great day yesterday, which – to be honest – was desperately needed because I haven’t been feeling my best lately.  Perhaps it’s just that time of the year.  But yesterday was awesome – I ended things on a high [...]

Not that running while pushing a 40+ pound load isn’t hard enough… 1. Do sprints.  Run as fast as you can for thirty seconds and then walk for thirty seconds.   2. Do squats.  Put the stroller in park and do several reps of squats.   3. Do walking lunges.  Take a running break and [...]

I am having a very good Tuesday.  Henry and I ventured to Uptown Charlotte to go back to Discovery Place.  We went in through the back door entrance, and I was surprised to see a whole other play area that I’ve missed every other time we’ve come!  Wahoo.  It was perfect for babies and toddlers, [...]

A Guest Post from Abbi   Running.  It’s one foot in front of another.  The act of running doesn’t seem that special.  However, running can be a powerful tool to help mind, body and give back to others in need, all at the same time. Throughout the course of training for my first marathon, I [...]

You should see my desk.  It looks like 2012 Income Taxes partied all night long and then vomited across my keyboard.  I hate tax season.  I hate it with every bone in my body. Adding to my desk mess is the fact that I finally picked up a freelance writing job.  I used to do [...]

Something Different on TV:  Yay! The Walking Dead is back.  Any other Walking Dead fans out there?  Our household is positively obsessed, and we were so excited that it was back on last night.  However, I found the episode to be a little anti-climatic for a mid-season premiere.  Still great, though. Zoooooombies.   Something Different [...]

Time for something tasty. Tempeh truly is one of my favorite proteins.  It’s got a nutty taste and has much more texture than tofu.  But I think people find it hard to cook (and make taste good).  Never fear – it’s really not that hard to cook. Especially when you have a lovely marinade! This [...]

My grand plans for the day – go on a run (getting back on track, slowly but surely), shop for a new rug for the hallway (fun times), and head out on a girly date with Nicole.  Counting down the hours until adult time.   In the meantime, I thought I’d ask for a book [...]

Happy Birthday to DadHTP, a great dad and grandpa! The birthday lunch was held at the very best Thai restaurant in all of the Queen City – Thai Taste on East Boulevard.  When I was a kid, we ate at Siam Palace in Miami almost every week and especially for all special occasions, like birthdays.   [...]

Running shoes are everything.  They don’t have to be super expensive or fancy, but they’ve got to fit you correctly (How to Buy the Perfect Running Shoes).  The right shoe prevents extra soreness and wards off injury.  But even the perfect shoe has an expiration date.  Over time, the cushioning and tread is broken down, [...]

Slowly chipping way at the 29 Before 29 list!  #7 on my list is to work on Henry’s baby book.  This, of course, involves actually buying a baby book.  I decided to kill two To Do’s with one trip and run to the store.   Pump up those tires! I ran 2.5 miles to the [...]

Home, sweet home. Well, the last 48 hours sure have been a whirlwind.  As I mentioned yesterday, I made a calendar error and ended up driving all the way to Anderson, South Carolina on Tuesday… only to realize my Operation Beautiful event was on Wednesday.  So yesterday, I drove back.   At least I had a [...]