It’s simply that time of year. I don’t usually buy flavored coffee, but for whatever reason, I decided to go for it this time. I think the Green Mountain Coffee Marketing Department totally sucked me in with their “Limited Edition!!” ploy. I can’t miss out! Throw it in the cart!! HURRY! I’m such a sucker. … Read more
I typically get up somewhere in the 6 o’clock hour, without an alarm. Most people would not call this lazy – but really, that’s exactly what it is. My kids stay up late you see, and there are different reasons for this fact – some a bit closer to the real truth than others. It … Read more
On my run this morning I realized it was a year ago today that I embarked on my maiden voyage with my neighborhood running group. Although I guess a year ago today was Halloween, and Halloween is of course tomorrow. So I suppose I really should have written a year ago tomorrow, but the group … Read more
When my knees start to hurt on my runs, that’s my sign I need new running sneakers. When the waist band of my jeans starts to feel a little snug, that’s my sign that I’ve been a bit too heavy handed with the nut butters. And when my house is a mess, that’s my sign … Read more
I have declared this Saturday To be a day filled with treats! Let’s get started with breakfast and some yummy morning eats. Enjoyed first thing came Treat #1! Fruit Cereal in peace Well son of a gun! A diced sweet banana and a peeled D’Anjour pear Tossed in ground flax seed with such ease and … Read more
Per usual, I was up before the rest of the crew this morning. I fired up the oven first thing and put together another batch of Toasted Apple Cinnamon Cereal a la Brendan Brazier and Thrive. When I made this cereal earlier this week I was sort of surprised at how perfectly chewy the apples … Read more
Blog: And just where have you been, young lady? Me: Um, err… I was out. Blog: out? OUT!? Where exactly is OUT? Me: Well, let me start at the beginning. A long, long time ago, on a Sassy Saturday afternoon… I ate a salad. A salad filled with red leaf lettuce, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, sprouts, … Read more
Coffee! After my run! Wheeeee! Thanks to a little big cup of coffee I was able to hold out for some granola to bake and add to my breakfast. Sprinkling granola on top of overnight oats is the stuff dreams are made of. Yes, there really are overnight oats buried under Mt. Banana, Almond Butter … Read more
File this one under: What the Hell Am I Up to Today. Why I’m trying to get this young coconut open, you see. This is my second young coconut. Getting these things open is no small task. Considering the ones in my bra aren’t so young anymore I was inspired to try, try again. And … Read more
Someone got the memo that it’s August and is supposed to be hot and humid here in upstate NY. I give! I give! The AC is on. Zak (and his brush) are back to work today. If he gets to spend the day in an air conditioned office so do we. Today’s workout has been … Read more
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