Well, That Was Exhausting

Yesterday afternoon, J and I drove down to Redondo Beach. The day before a race, we like to do a practice swim and practice bike ride, to get more familiar with the course. I suppose we could do a practice… Read moreWell, That Was Exhausting

I’d Kick Myself if I Weren’t So Tired

Yesterday I was tired because of all of the swimming and biking during the day on Monday, followed immediately by the evening at my in-laws. J was setting up their wireless internet so that they can use the laptop with… Read moreI’d Kick Myself if I Weren’t So Tired

Separation Anxiety

For almost a year, J has been involved in a management training program at work. He’s had lots of meetings, a group project, a mentor, you name it. This weekend he also had an overnight retreat to wrap up the… Read moreSeparation Anxiety

Googletastic

So if you go to Google and type in “Tragic Sandwich,” guess what comes up first! Of course you didn’t need to know that, because you’re already here. But I think it’s pretty cool, because the old Tragic Sandwich, which… Read moreGoogletastic

Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve was very low-key at our house, with one friend joining us for what turned out to be an evening of conversation and South Park. The menu: chili (ground beef, no beans) cornbread casserole (good, but needed to… Read moreHappy New Year!

Christmas Cheer

I’m not training, but I’m definitely eating. Frosted cookies, fudge, carrot cake, gingersnaps, triple sec pound cake–and that’s just the desserts. I’m also enjoying the influx of holiday cards. I really like seeing all of the photo cards. But here’s… Read moreChristmas Cheer

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Kayaking, snorkeling, hiking on lava, eating, shopping, brother’s wedding. All fantastic. Oh, did I forget to say that I spent a week in Hawaii? We were on the Big Island–truly magnificent. Also, I read: Me Talk Pretty One Day by… Read moreWhat I Did on My Summer Vacation

Cheeseburger in Paradise

Actually, I don’t think I ate any cheeseburgers there. And in a week on the Big Island of Hawaii, we never went to Starbucks and only ate one meal at McDonald’s. Hey, we were late to the airport. So sue… Read moreCheeseburger in Paradise

Photographer

Need one? Live in the Bay Area? Or maybe you just want to see some good pictures. Regardless, check out Barak Yedidia‘s web site. He’s a photographer, so sometimes he photographs nudes. They’re tasteful, but your work might not like… Read morePhotographer