July 2015 – Riled Up Runner

A Blog By Any Other Name

My early summer trip to North Carolina was memorable for a whole bunch of reasons: seven friends, free flowing wine, and a photo shoot to capture the perfect shot ahead of L, C and my triple birthday party this November. You’ll never guess how old we’re turning. But of all the lovely moments that I’llContinue reading “A Blog By Any Other Name”

Saving My Own Skin

Running as a pastime has made me comfortable in my own skin. Unfortunately, my skin itself may not be so comfortable with running. Although running has done excellent things for my overall complexion — from fewer breakouts to better blood flow to decreased signs of aging — all that extra time spent outdoors has oneContinue reading “Saving My Own Skin”

Celery-brate Good Times

I spent the first several years of my adult life largely avoiding the vegetable aisle, and not just because I had an innate fear of Jim Henson’s singing produce. Raised in a typical American household of the late 80s and early 90s, my earliest memories of vegetables were microwaved broccoli florets, steamed lima beans andContinue reading “Celery-brate Good Times”

The Final Word

I’m an editor by trade, so I spend a lot of time thinking about word choice. In my professional life, the word I’ve been thinking the most about is but. (No, not butts, but ask me again after I see Magic Mike XXL this weekend. What up, homonym joke!) Somewhere along my career development, theContinue reading “The Final Word”