by | Jun 10, 2012 | Cycling, Random Musings
Some people take pills. Some people drink. I cycle. Last year I trained for several months to complete the 600 mile Aids Lifecycle. Yesterday, was the anniversary of the ride and as I look back on my past year of riding, it has been a much different experience. Rather...
by | Apr 17, 2012 | Chick Stuff, Lacrosse, Writing
I finally “get” the obsession with The American Girl Doll. It took me a long time. I tried to resist. I was… converted. I had never been a girly-girl. I was the lone fifth grader playing flag football with the boys while the rest of the girls...
by | Dec 7, 2011 | Books, Chick Stuff, Lacrosse, Random Musings, The Thirteen Hallows, Writing
A bunch of people have asked me what I’m wearing to my book signing tomorrow. Now, I’ve been to many signings and the “outfits” authors tend to wear range from tedious to outrageous. Men have it easier as their limited clothing choices narrow...
by | Nov 13, 2011 | Sports
Another race. Another tee shirt for the quilt. Another great cause. Run for Her supports Ovarian Cancer, the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers. There is no screening or early detection test available for ovarian cancer. When diagnosed early, the 5 year survival...
by | Nov 9, 2011 | Random Musings, Sports
In my not so distant past I used to run 10k’s. And although I championed the causes, enjoyed the exercise and was motivated by the competition… the real joy of the races for me were the tee shirts. Every size, shape and color. Every imaginable design. The Reindeer...
by | Oct 29, 2011 | Food, Sports
I love firsts. First experiences, first encounters, first adventures. And since I always wanted to run a marathon…and since I’m practically a professional carbo loader… I thought it’d be a great first. I honestly believed that I could translate my ability...