After over twenty days of rain in June, the sun came out just in time for the 4th of July. Enjoying a long, sunny holiday weekend was just what the doctor ordered for New England’s weather induced cabin fever. The fact that my BlackBerry went…
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Today: (Try to) Become a Guru
Even more updated UPDATE: I was chosen! Aaaaah! I entered a contest of sorts to become a member of Shine from Yahoo!’s Beauty Panel. You can check out my entry here, but only if you proceed with the warning that the topic was “the one…
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Today: Remember George
I was thinking about my (very) old friend George this week and wondered what he was up to these days. During the three years I worked in Rhode Island, George’s frequent visits to the office stood out as definite highlights. We’d talk (or more accurately,…
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Today: Start (and eventually finish) reading a new book.
Also On Tap for Today: Start packing for the big move (wooo!) Make a 4th of July play list Do you have suggestions for good summer reading? Bring ’em on! [Hand-crafted brews.]
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Today: Finish 7.5 mile race
Mile 1: I listen to my usual starting line jam, Prince’s “Purple Rain.” It’s long, not too fast and I have no idea what it means, so that can be distracting in a good way. I get lost in pondering the lyrics and lose sight…
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Today: Discover Hall’s Pond Sanctuary
Whilst taking a stroll in our beloved Brookline this morning, my roommate Bad Elizabeth and I happened upon Hall’s Pond Sanctuary. We were working on our fitness (read: no pockets), so I didn’t have my digi-cam, but it certainly warrants a return trip (photos forthcoming).…
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Today: Upload silly pictures from the BB.
…Photo you didn’t! If Brian Williams is reporting this, it is news. And if it’s news, I am taking a picture of it on my BB when no one’s looking. Caught you blinking, Mr. Williams. (6/25/09) I still don’t grasp the value of Twitter, but…
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Today: Eat at Haley House Cafe’
I drive by Haley House Bakery & Cafe often and always think, I really should stop in. Well today, people, I discovered what I’ve been missing out on. The food was incredible; the menu features a great selection of organic and locally sourced from HH’s…
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Today: Find out who’ll stop the rain.
It’s been raining, it’s been pouring. And man, has it been boring. And a little creepy. Today I left a meeting and was walking back to the office. I was wearing sandals, much to the concern of a group of construction professionals. Construction worker 1:…