My friend’s husband is dying of lymphoma. I could stop the whole post right there. It kind of puts things in perspective, doesn’t it? I can’t whine about deadlines or the fact that I’m sure to be flying to Chicago in a middle seat tomorrow morning. How can any of that matter when I know…
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The 3rd 40: Days 11-14
There should be more weekends, or maybe just longer ones. There’s nothing quite like a weekend — even one that involves work — to reset your perspective on things. I’ve been juggling furniture all weekend long. My son’s new “big boy” bedroom furniture arrived on Friday, requiring a complete clear-out of his old furniture (given…
The 3rd 40: Days 9 and 10
Wednesday was a magnificent example of flexible scheduling and balance. I was awake before dawn to negotiate contracts and catch up on much-needed accounting work (one of the many, many hats in the freelance wardrobe). I managed to get the boy fed, dressed and off to preschool in time for a conference call before heading…
The 3rd 40: Day 3
I walked through the door of the kickboxing studio and was pleasantly surprised to discover that the instructor seemed genuinely happy that I had returned. I explained that I wanted to give it a month to see if I could conquer it (or if it would conquer me) and she graciously offered to let me…
Easy “Cuban” Chicken
I’m not the biggest fan of Florida, but I am a huge fan of Cuban cuisine. I’ve been making recipes from Three Guys From Miami since their cookbook was nothing more than a random collection of recipes online; I highly recommend investing in both Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban and Three Guys From Miami…
Kid Nutrition
I met a fellow mom for coffee and told the story of taking my 3-year-old to Whole Foods — a place he now reveres as a produce mecca — and how I spent $3.84 on what I went to get and nearly $20 on fruit for him. “You’re so lucky,” she said. “Mine won’t eat…
Healthy Eating
First it was the new year. Now it’s the looming arrival of a spring vacation to warmer weather. I’m surrounded by people who are making, breaking and remaking resolutions about fitness and eating. For most of them, fitness isn’t about feeling better or being healthier, but rather about weight. I’m surrounded by information about food…
Lunch at Home
I’ve recently realized that when you work at home, fast food isn’t really all that fast. It’s also a calorie sink. I’ve made two multi-day lunches built entirely from leftovers, random fridge veggies and the stuff in my pantry. Each takes only minutes of prep work. Quinoa Salad Quinoa is very versatile and absorbs flavors…
Broken Hearts
I’ve spent the last three weeks debating about whether to talk about broken hearts, and wondering how personal this blog should get. I’ve decided that in the end, keeping people healthy is more important than opening old wounds. This isn’t a story of failed romance. It’s the story of women, heart disease, the importance of…
Another 40: The Final Day
I made a hesitant return to the world of fitness with a great and much-needed Pilates session. I was completely exhausted and very winded when I was finished, but I was also stretched out and relaxed. With any luck, I’ll be able to ease back into my workout calendar starting on Monday. I don’t have…