Tried and True

Tri for the Cure: Checkity check. The “Tempe Y Tri Babes” did well and had fun in the process. Positives: my relay partners were prepared, raced hard, and had great attitudes. Negatives: poor race organization. Not only were there swarms of people without...

Run Right By, Won’t You?

I cannot sprint like a Kenyan, but I can swim with the best of Arizona brats who grew up in fancy swim clubs. Last night’s race was a fun reminder of why I wish the swimming came last. Let me paint the scene: Me and 100 other folk waiting for the start of a...

Madame Esme

We are one step closer today to having Madame President, who would be sworn in by our Madame Speaker of the House and holy moly I can barely contain the feminist in me from doing cartwheels around the office. Yahoo! To celebrate Spring, the changing of the political...

Breakfast of Champions

Barley for Breakfast Ingredients: 1.5 cups of pearled barley 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean Zest of one small lemon 8.5 cups of water Directions: Bring water to a boil, add barley and spices. Let simmer for 45 minutes. Reduce heat, add zest if desired. Cook until...