On Tap for Today

A fun loving, inspired living blog

March 18, 2013
by Elizabeth
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Today: A new and improved City Sports.

I saw something somewhere (vague, I know… I’ve been especially flaky lately) about every moment being Monday morning – that is, a chance to start fresh.  I like the idea that we are new and improved with every decision that … Continue reading

May 24, 2012
by Elizabeth
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Today: 200 miles of smiles. {Reach the Beach, Legs 2 and 3}

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]Life is better with teammates, especially teammates who are up for just about anything. If Van 2 had an official motto, it would have to be If it feels good, do it.  Want to sleep (or more accurately … Continue reading

February 14, 2012
by Elizabeth
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Today: 11 things (including something especially… weird).

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]You may have seen the “Eleven Things” posts circulating around the internet lately.  Whitney, a fellow Bostonian and FitFluential Ambassador recently tagged me.  She and I had a lovely dinner last week at Franklin Cafe, and chatted about … Continue reading

October 9, 2011
by Elizabeth
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Today: The home stretch.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]Between the long weekend and unusually high temperatures, today feels much more like a summer Saturday than an autumn Sunday.  After dragging myself out of bed yesterday to finish my second-to-last long run before the marathon, I was … Continue reading

July 25, 2011
by Elizabeth
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Today: The books I wish I had written.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]After returning from Boothbay Harbor, one of the first things I did was rave to my mother about J. Courtney Sullivan‘s second novel, Maine.  Already a New York Times best seller,  “It’s the kind of book you read … Continue reading

February 24, 2011
by Elizabeth
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Today: And the Oscar doesn’t go to..

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] ..any of these movies, because they’re old.  Some older than others.  But they’re my favorites, nevertheless.  I’ve watched, and re-watched, and re-re-watched each so many times, I could perform a one-woman show on Broadway (in Southie, not … Continue reading

December 12, 2010
by Elizabeth
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Today: A full blown four alarm holiday emergency.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] It’s Sunday, December 12th.  We have but a mere thirteen days until Christmas.  I’ve barely started decking the halls.  Heck, we don’t even have a tree up yet.  In the words of Clark W. Griswold, Jr., This is … Continue reading

October 22, 2010
by Elizabeth
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Today: From pennies to turkeys.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] When I was younger (like, 6-12 months younger), I had a habit of giving change and small bills to people who asked for it, as I walked or drove by.  For the most part, these were people … Continue reading