Category Archives: just life

friendship + food

Over Christmas a package from our friends Jay and David showed up on our doorstep.  In it was a lovely cookbook with complete menus arranged by season, The Vineyard Kitchen by Maria Helm Sinskey, and a bottle of wine, produced … Continue reading

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i wanna wife

Back in school one day we read excerpts from an essay entitled “Why I Want a Wife” by Judy Syfers, which first appeared in the 1971 premier issue of Ms. Magazine.  As I was cleaning the house today I kept … Continue reading

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running here, running there

As much as I dislike the actual activity of running, race day is a different beast.  And if you remember, I really like race day with friends.  Started the running season two weeks ago with the St. Paddy’s Day Dash. … Continue reading

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a running confession

I wouldn’t say I run a lot, but I run my fair share.  My confession?  I hate it.  Really. So many of my friends love running.   Some might even tell you they’re addicted.  Not me; not by a long … Continue reading

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for the love of art

This past week I was fortunate to see works from two great artists.  It started with Seattle Art Museum’s Picasso exhibition.  Yes, I waited until the last minute but am so glad I went.  Travel through Spain in 2007 provided a new … Continue reading

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the gift of friendship

I used to love the holidays.  The decorating, the deep thought about who to get presents for and what those items should be, the meticulous planning of holiday dinners and parties.  Then a few years ago, I lost my love for … Continue reading

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number 17

Before turning forty I created a list of things to accomplish during the upcoming year. It was my Forty for 40 list.  Some were grand [run a marathon] while others simply had been never been checked off my to-do list … Continue reading

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