Fun

  • Pacific Time

    I returned to NYC from LA on Thursday night but still feel somewhat like I'm running on Pacific time — I slept until 11 both days this weekend (which doesn't happen that often).  It could be that I'm just recovering from the trip generally, as it was jam-packed. I drove straight from the airport to

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  • Weekend Wrapup

    Bike ride with Lauren to the Cloisters and back, with a stop at the Little Red Lighthouse.   Scott & Deb's wedding (congratulations!) with scenic views from Steiner Studios.

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  • You are What You Wear?

    Last night, I went to the one year anniversary party for the Summit Bar after lobster rolls at Ed's Lobster Bar with the Lovely Miss Katie (I love their little chocolate lobsters that they give out with the check!).  I had, as I often do, come straight from work, but on this particular day, I

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  • Flora and Fauna

    Last weekend I took a trip with Mom & Stephen to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (after a lovely brunch at James).  It was a gorgeous day, and quite relaxing to wander through what feels, at times, like wilderness, despite being right in the heart of Brooklyn.  It was the first time I ever saw a

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  • Back to Life . . . Back to Reality

    What a relaxing week — cooking, runs, yoga, laughs, naps, and sand between my toes.  Thanks to Em & Jenn for keeping me company and to John for the hospitality.  I returned to NYC late Friday night to ease the transition, and had a fantastic Saturday at the Greenmarket, followed by some lounging in my

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  • Relaxation Therapy

    I haven't been getting nearly enough down time lately, so when I received a last minute invitation to head out to West Hampton this weekend, I jumped on it.  I took a stupidly early train on Saturday which afforded me a full beach day — and the weather couldn't have been more gorgeous.  Just what the

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  • Weekend Wrapup

    Kentucky Royale from Char No. 4 Kara (founder of the Great Hot Dog Cookoff), Erik (one of the competitors), and me (just eating) Housewarming surprise for Lauren at Dram on Friday night; Saturday morning run, Great Hot Dog Cookoff, @KRey's & Eugene's bday at Dutch Kills, dinner at Jackson Diner; Sunday brunch at Char No.

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  • Back in One Piece

    Rabbit and sausage jambalaya and Creole fried chicken from Coop's Place a perfect Ramos gin fizz at the Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel the typical end of every night – congregating outside the Old Absinthe House On Sunday I returned from Tales of the Cocktail, an annual cocktail conference in New Orleans.  I'll do

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  • Balance

    Sunday, NYC Triathlon; today, heading to NOLA for Tales of the Cocktail. Gotta have some balance in life folks!!  Drink, food, music, fun, friends, and HEAT all await me.

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  • Swim, Bike, Run, Nap, Celebrate!

    I'm happy to report that I successfully finished another NYC Triathlon in my goal of under 3 1/2 hours at 3:29:41!  I was thrilled (but not at all surprised) that I cut down the time on my swim — I actually got into a really good groove — but apparently I was futzing around during

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