I met the man who delivered the famous “New York City?” line! How in the world did this happen, you ask? My husband and I were out enjoying a beer at Origin Beer Lab, a local craft brewery in a sleepy little town called Ashland, which boasts its train town status and claims to beContinue reading “Do You Remember the Pace Picante Sauce Commercial?”
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What Does it Mean to Be The GOAT?
The greatest of all time Who do you think of when you hear The GOAT? Simone Biles is the first person I think of when I hear this. In my mind, she truly is the best athlete ever. She makes the sport of artistic gymnastics look easy, but the sport in this day and ageContinue reading “What Does it Mean to Be The GOAT?”
Vegan Succotash Chowder
Some ideas for recipes just come to me on a whim, like when I’m on a run. That’s how the idea for this chowder developed. Succotash was one of those vegetable side dishes I grew up with that I had to learn to love, but once I did, it became a comfort food. Nostalgia canContinue reading “Vegan Succotash Chowder”
A Dozen Life Lessons I Taught My Daughters
My themes of parenthood Motherhood was not something I truly contemplated. I just assumed that I would be one someday. It’s an expected part of life as a woman, at least of one my age. (I’m pushing 50.) That being said, I was lucky enough to give birth to two amazing daughters with an equallyContinue reading “A Dozen Life Lessons I Taught My Daughters”
That’s a Wrap!
My year in running in 2022 Oh, this sport. Running has been a part of my life now for 10 years. For 8 of those, I have run at least one spring half marathon and a fall full marathon. This year was no exception. Adding to my activities were a few leadership roles. And despiteContinue reading “That’s a Wrap!”
On Becoming the Other Side of the Sandwich
When your time in the “middle” of the sandwich generation is running out We lost my father-in-law in October. His passing, although challenging, was expected. It was a slow process that really began 6 years ago when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. We watched helplessly as the disease robbed pieces of him from us bitContinue reading “On Becoming the Other Side of the Sandwich”
The Power of Empathy
Why healthcare providers need this superpower I woke up one morning, looking over toward the bathroom of my apartment. I took a glance at an object that wasn’t supposed to be there: a wheelchair. My overstudied brain suddenly recalled that on that day, I was supposed to be a paraplegic. The simple task of gettingContinue reading “The Power of Empathy”
The Biggest Losers
And why do they keep trying to change the rules? I felt a bit of relief after the midterm elections. The red tsunami the Republicans promised was more of a gentle lap of a manmade pond. What saved us from the big wave? The massive turnout of young voters. It’s estimated that nearly 30% ofContinue reading “The Biggest Losers”
Is the Endurance Running Community Elitist?
It depends on who you ask. I recently wrote an article about inclusion in the Richmond running community that was published in Miles and Minutes, the quarterly magazine for my local run club, which I also help edit. In my research for this article, I touched on many aspects of inclusion: ableism, fat shaming, ageism,Continue reading “Is the Endurance Running Community Elitist?”
The Spice and Tea Exchange: Williamsburg
A Review My older daughter and I took a trip to Williamsburg to do some holiday shopping. Since we were in town, we had to make our mandatory visit to the Cheese Shop in Merchant’s Square. (Don’t worry. I didn’t suddenly decide to take up dairy again. They sell more than cheese!) As we enjoyedContinue reading “The Spice and Tea Exchange: Williamsburg”
Anne the Vegan 