‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and Gratitude
Before you really think that I’ve gone off the deep end, this isn’t going to be a post about how “inspirational” or “real-life” I find the show Grey’s Anatomy to be. I do believe that it has its...
View ArticleNo Less Than 10
This is a running-heavy post. If you are sick of hearing about my running escapades, please stop and go to my archives. 1. From now until the time of the New York Marathon on November 4th, I will be...
View ArticleIn the Midst of Consumption
I was talking with my dad yesterday about how Christmas has changed. The feeling of unity, togetherness and memory of the reason behind the holiday – hello, religion – has shifted to a desperate,...
View ArticleWhen Not Running for Exercise…
Running is my main form of exercise, in case that wasn’t instantly apparent. I’d love to cycle more, but a bike is expensive and I’m still in the hole. Swimming is fun, but the Astoria pool isn’t open...
View ArticleSomething Beautiful Part I: Union Square Farmer’s Market
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, I’ve been craving beauty. I’m not looking for the profoundly beautiful, because right now, I’m just grateful for the opportunity to be out in the bright...
View Article16 Miles, Llamas and New Shoes
Boston, of course, is still on everyone’s minds, the news and in our hearts. But as one of my friends said “life must go on,” and on it does go, even though everyone affected continues to heal, live in...
View ArticleOn Saturday, I Ran A Marathon
I sincerely hope that this past weekend was as beautiful near you as it was in New York City. It was, if I might be as so bold as to state, the perfect day to run a marathon. And that, dear readers, is...
View ArticleGratitude.
They say that people who call themselves “happy” or who experience a better quality of mental health are also able to regularly express gratitude. It’s a small thing – so tiny, in fact that the two...
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