Well, I was on a break from technology and social media over the past two weeks. For the first time since last June my husband and I had a vacation together. We got to spend time with friends and family and visit the beauty that Colorado and California has to offer. It was a well …
Tag: San Francisco
Taking Advantage of Nice Weather
"The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." Mark Twain Walking around San Francisco people are wearing winter coats, hats and scarves. However, they are plenty over dressed for the balmy 50 degree weather we are experiencing. Back in New Jersey it's below freezing, but here in the bay area it …
Home is where…
To answer this statement I first have to answer, where is home? Growing up, home consisted of the house I grew-up in and my immediate family. But, now that I have reached my mid/late twenties (I'm not letting go of that "mid" just yet), I have created several different homes and my family has grown. Two weeks ago I left …
A year without running
Today, June 30th, marks the one year anniversary of a day that has forever changed my view of the world. I have always been able to run, but I have not always been a runner. I played on team sports since I was a young lass, baseball, basketball, and lacrosse, and they all involved plenty …
First Days
Once again I find myself apologizing for my absence, and while I do truly miss writing on this blog every day, the major transitions in my life do not allow for this freedom at the moment. Yesterday I started a new job. I have left the world of board games, where I spent a year …
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Well, these words have certainly been this past year's anthem. During the early days of recovery this line was chanted day after day by my boyfriend as he smiled with every step I would take on my crutches. And I would sing these words to sleep as I dreamt of the sun rising, one morning …
Taking it Back
On June 30, 2012 my life changed forever. In a freak, let's prove the existence of physics running accident, I broke my left hip. After major surgery and months of recovery I am back in tip top shape. Other than a higher risk of arthritis and some weaker leg muscles that will slowly even out, …
Out for a Walk
I took the long way home this weekend and walked all throughout this beautiful city... Then I took a walk to my gym... Then a walk around my neighborhood... and I ended my weekend with a walk to my kitchen... Banana Ice Cream!!! Blend one frozen banana, with a tablespoon of your favorite nut butter …
WIAW – restaurant style
I have had a few visitors over the past couple of weeks and while I love cooking for guests, I certainly prefer to dine out at fun and delicious San Francisco joints. So if you ever find yourself in the bay area (especially in my neighborhood by the water) you wont be disappointed by these few favorites …
Traveling
While this little one was not thrilled to reside at the vets for over a week, I at least got to shack up in these digs on my latest business trip working at the NYC Toy Fair: No, I did not run away to a far away land, nor did I forget how to type. …