Do you remember the first time you actually rode a bike without training wheels? It’s a rite of passage for kids. Those first few rides which felt a bit dangerous and thus exhilarating at the same time are so freeing! And the sense of independence that comes from being able to travel to a friend’sContinue reading “Biking for Newbies”
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Grocery Tour Series for Vegans: Ellwood Thompson’s
Since we have begun to re-open in Virginia, at least for now, I will go ahead and continue on with my grocery tour for vegans series. This week, I’m taking you to one of Richmond’s locally owned organic grocers. My younger daughter is always up for an adventure, so before our visit, we took aContinue reading “Grocery Tour Series for Vegans: Ellwood Thompson’s”
The Garden Still Grows…
Garden Update! Life has been interesting the past few months, that’s for sure. The activities which center me and allow me to process life’s uncertainties the most are endurance cardio and gardening. So, as we figure out how to stay safe from coronavirus while simultaneously fighting the ongoing plague of racism in our country, thereContinue reading “The Garden Still Grows…”
On the state of things…
It’s been a rough few months for America. On top of the pandemic, which has disproportionately affected people of color, we’ve seen yet another surge of violence against blacks, including at the hand of police brutality. It’s so overwhelmingly sad, incomprehensible, and distressing. I feel insignificant in the struggle to fight for what is right.Continue reading “On the state of things…”
Trail Running: Pocahontas State Park
I’ve taken you to the James River Park System trails in an earlier post, dreamed with you about the potential Ashland to Petersburg trail, and have shared on my Instagram all the cute little trails in the Town of Ashland. Now let’s begin to explore some other trail systems in the metro Richmond area! WithContinue reading “Trail Running: Pocahontas State Park”
Now Blooming: Pink Lady’s Slippers
Taking a pause from thinking about the virus to reflect on nature. When I was a kid, my parents would tell stories to my brother and me about how they went hiking in their younger years. They became quite skilled in finding and identifying wildflowers and birds on these adventures, and they frequently shared thisContinue reading “Now Blooming: Pink Lady’s Slippers”
Rules of the Road: Running Edition
I’m sending this out as a special Friday edition, hoping it will help those who will go for a walk or run this weekend. I’ve already had to edit from my original writing due to multiple changes from new regulations regarding COVID-19. Taking to the streets now that gyms are closed? It’s a weird timeContinue reading “Rules of the Road: Running Edition”
Anyone else feeling a bit anxious?
Anxious? Focus on what we CAN control right now. How many of us thought we’d see an outbreak like this in our lifetimes? Honestly, most days I feel like the queen of anxiety. My husband thinks my concern about COVID-19 is unwarranted. And yet here we are… in the midst of a pandemic. I thinkContinue reading “Anyone else feeling a bit anxious?”
Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: Kroger
Kroger is on my rotation of main grocery stores. I tend to visit at least once a month as my primary weekly shop, simply because they generally have everything I need in one stop, and there are two stores fairly close to my home. As an added bonus, because I have a rewards card, theyContinue reading “Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: Kroger”
Grocery Tour for Vegans: Aldi
This is the first in a planned series of grocery tours for Vegans! I am lucky to live in the Richmond, Virginia metro area: the place where grocery store chains love to converge. As old time Richmonders collectively mourn the loss of our beloved Ukrop’s, several chains have moved in to console us and attemptContinue reading “Grocery Tour for Vegans: Aldi”
Anne the Vegan 