The Donkey Galloped

Last weekend was the Golden Gallop. 5.28 miles, half a slightly uphill slog, half a total blast downhill. This photo was shot at about the halfway point when I realized I wasn’t going to die. In fact, I was going to keep running as fast as I could. I’ve...

Hang Around Summer!

Late summer dessert: grilled peaches sprinkled with brown sugar Topped with a scooper of vanilla. Divine! Tomorrow we are expected to get the first snow of the season. I raided the garden late yesterday, picking everything worth its weight. Jars of pesto with the...

*Neighbor Update*

I never expected to receive so many email from my last post. Many of you are either currently in domestic violence situations, or have barely escaped — with an fragile tale to tell. Others shared their shame of listening to folks go at it through paper thin...

Before the Windows Close

Dear Mr. Screamy, You live on my street. My office window must face one of yours. My early evenings are often ruined by your booming, violent voice. I’m not sure exactly where you live, or I would have called the police by now. You’re somewhere just over...

Treat Yo Self!

Have you seen this episode of Parks and Rec? Treat Yo Self I was out shopping with my mom this weekend — who told me, “the key to sticking to a budget or a diet is learning to tell yourself NO!” —  and when she’d pick something up and put...