My fiancé is enjoying a bachelor party “fishing” trip this weekend (fishing is in quotes because I am pretty sure he didn’t pack a fishing pole). Right about now I imagine he is drinking homebrew and smoking cigars while sitting around the campfire with his closest friends. That’s his version of heaven and I couldn’t […]
The farmers’ market is easily my favorite form of free entertainment. Barring that, here is my list of free or cheap summer activities.
1. Go for a bike ride
I have already written about “our loop” - and riding is a great way to have fun while getting some exercise.
2. Host a card party
When I was really […]
As far as I’m concerned, the best thing about summer is that it’s farmers’ market season. Every Saturday morning from mid-May to late October, Gretchen (the dog) and I make our way to the downtown Farmers’ Market for coffee, produce, and a bit of entertainment.
If you’ve never been to your local farmers’ market, I highly […]
Last weekend The New York Times magazine published a rather long article on shared parenting entitled, “When Mom and Dad Share It All.” For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, shared parenting is when both parents attempt to split child rearing responsibilities equally. In the piece, Lisa Belkin profiles several families in their efforts […]
Editor’s note: I don’t typically write about personal health and wellness issues, but since some recent developments have hit my pocketbook rather hard, I feel compelled to share.
Lately I feel like I’ve been playing a version of “Would You Rather…?”
Would you rather be thin or bald?
Would you rather be fat or covered in scales?
Would you […]
It’s been a very strange week here, between the weather and our clean-up efforts, my writing hasn’t been very focused, so thanks for bearing with me. In the spirit of all the crazy stuff that’s going on around here, this week’s links are completely unrelated to each other (but stuck a cord with me):
Sara (On […]
In September 2006, my father was involved in a near-fatal farm accident. He was hospitalized for weeks afterwards - during the fall harvest. While he was recovering, neighboring farmers gathered with combines, tractors, and wagons and brought in his entire crop, all in one day.
It was very humbling for my father to accept the help, […]
Editor’s note, this post was orignially entitled ”Are Dwell & Playboy Selling the Same Thing?”
I subscribe to two magazines - domino (a home design magazine) and Glamour. I really enjoy getting tidbits about fashion, makeup, and interior design - even though I realize that my life will never be able to live up to the glossy standard portrayed on […]
The Great Flood of 2008 continues.
Evidently, all of the major rivers in my state are going to crest as we’re expecting even more rain. Bridges have been closed and mandatory evacuations are being ordered in nearby neighborhoods and towns. Several county roads and bridges are already washed out. Because we’re on relatively high ground, we shouldn’t experience major flooding at our […]
It’s not difficult to succeed in business - I’m often shocked by how little effort it takes to get promoted in most organizations. Here are my six tips for moving up the corporate ladder (even during an economic downturn):
1. Be a joiner
I started doing this early in my career and I’m still doing it today: I […]