Life

  • Tee Hee

    Ah the joy of Neighborhoodies — you can print whatever you want on a t-shirt, sweatshirt, tank, or various and sundry other clothing item as well as on accessories like tote bags.  My latest order just arrived last night.  Let’s just say that I got something printed on an item or two of clothing that

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  • It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here

    Given the weather forecast today, I’m thrilled to be heading off to the beach!  Stay cool, gang.

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  • Stuff Galore!

    It’s like Christmukkah around here!  Last night I returned from the Mets game with Rachel and the Lovely Miss Katie to find many packages waiting for me.  I recently redeemed most of my Citibank debit card rewards points and the goods just rolled in.  In addition to last night’s Harry Potter, I got a set

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  • Toss Up

    Which makes me more of a dork — the fact that when we played "Stray Cat Strut" on the jukebox last night, I uttered the phrase "I did a baton-twirling routine to this once," or the fact that when I arrived home to find the latest Harry Potter had arrived in my mailbox, I let

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  • And, She Did It!

    Well, ladies and gentlemen, I survived my first triathlon.  As we drove to West Point at 6 am on Sunday, we saw a rainbow, which I interpreted as a good sign.  I was with my friend Gary (pictured with me above) — we’ve known each other for more than half our lives at this point,

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  • The Final Countdown

    I think it’s finally sinking in that I’m actually doing a triathlon on Sunday.  I feel ready, for the most part, but am still very nervous.  I’ve heard the course is very hilly and a decent chunk of my competition will be military cadets.  I’m not looking to win or anything — just to finish

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  • Some Flowers for You All

    From Saturday’s Union Square Greenmarket trip — just because they’re so beautiful (and they match my blog so nicely), and who couldn’t use some flowers to get them through a Tuesday?

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  • Weekend Wrapup

    I’m less than a week away from my triathlon, and I actually feel ready, for the most part.  Was able to sneak in some good training this weekend, including a brick — a bike/run back to back — which wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be.  Rob is back from London for a

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  • A Sensitive Man

    Construction Worker Still Hasn’t Given Up On True Love:  No matter how busy he is, Barbierri always takes time to make sure the ladies know that he is interested, available, and ready for romance. . . . ‘Deep down, I’m just a hopeless romantic,’ he added. Calling every woman special in her own way, Barbierri

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  • Panic

    As I mentioned, I’ve worked myself into panic mode about the triathlon.  I’m afraid I haven’t done enough biking and swimming, certainly haven’t even tried to bike 12 miles as fast as I can (the distance is no problem), and haven’t managed to do a "brick" workout (bike/run back to back) outside of the stationary

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