About three years ago, I came to the realization that there was only one time of year when we could take family vacations: the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Sure, the flights are crowded and yes, both of our families are irritated that we don’t come home for the holidays, but to me, it’s…
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Night Running
Night workouts of any kind are not my favorite. I don’t know if it’s end-of-day fatigue or just too close to dinner, but I always feel like I’m made of lead. As I headed out for my run tonight, I did the only sensible thing: I took the straightest route as far from home as…
The 3rd 40: Days 15-19
It’s not easy to take care of yourself on a business trip, and this one was no exception. But the weather in Chicago was gorgeous — 80 degrees! In April! — which made sunrise runs seem a little more reasonable. I woke at 6:00 AM both days and found myself sharing Lakefront Trail with hundreds…
The Root Beer Project
If you enjoy my random recipes and the thrill of creating something edible, you should read The Root Beer Project blog. I love the idea of creating something with your kid. But perhaps more interesting (and possibly more frightening) is that I’ve known the blog’s author since we were his son’s age.
Even the President Works from Home
This morning, I stumbled across an article about Michelle Obama talking with People Magazine. She was talking about the dog (never has a poor pooch gotten so much attention before its existence) and life at the White House. The First Lady told the magazine that family life in the White House is better than ever….