Not so gr-r-r-eat!
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Don't get me wrong, I think Michael Phelps has earned every endorsement deal he's going to get. But, Frosted Flakes? C'mon. Just because Mikey likes it, doesn't mean it's good for you!
Quote of the day
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
"Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Nina's top ten looks for fall
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Nina Garcia - she of "Project Runway" fame and the new fashion director at Marie Claire mag - has a new book: The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own. Thankfully, she's paring down that list to ten 'must-haves' for fall. And they all seem doable at any age.
Web site with an accent on fun
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
I'm not what you'd call a world traveler, but I love this online game: "Can you guess where my accent is from?" Check it out and see how you do!
Trampoline? An Olympic event?
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
The trampoline competition was way off my Olympic radar. Now, I'm REALLY thinking I could have been a contender. If only...
Give that mom a medal
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
I managed to see just a few of Michael Phelps' races last week, including the record-breaking 400 IM relay. As a mother, I couldn't help be impressed by Debbie Phelps who did a remarkable job of holding her stuff together while her son made sports history.
Just what the diet doctor ordered
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
I've got more than a few chile rellenos to work off this week. What a great time to discover a Web site that offers free exercise videos on everything from yoga to jazz dance to pilates!
The worst part about vacation
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
There was a lot of unpacking and laundry happening last night and the first grueling workout in a week impends. A full recap of my vacation - complete with links to hotels, museums, restaurants and other resources - will post later (just as soon as I complete my re-entry to reality)....
Life by number: 12 hours 'til home
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
It’s going to be a long haul in the car today. Nothing else to do but crunch the numbers. Here’s how my summer vacation shakes out, quantitatively...
Oh, Ojo!
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Enjoyed the most relaxing, romantic experience last night in a private pool at Ojo Caliente. That's not us in the photo, of course, but you get the idea.
The pause that refreshes
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Arrived at Ojo Caliente this afternoon and discovered, much to my dismay at the time, that there was NO wireless internet in the room! I soon discovered, however, that this "inconvenience" is, indeed, by design.
Missed him by THAT much!
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
We heard rumors last night at the Opera, and it was confirmed in the local newspaper today. Paul McCartney was here yesterday, and he visited the same museum we did!
That could have been me up there
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Believe it or not, I had a shot at becoming an Olympic medalist — a real live, Nike-endorsed, bling-bedecked superstar. If only I had worked up to my potential.
Ballroom dancing on the bandstand
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
We decided to go on a short walk through the plaza before dinner last night. The strains of a tango drew us closer to the bandstand where a group of ballroom dancers were performing for a small crowd. I took this shot moments before the skies opened up (again) and everyone ran for cover on the bandstand, not fazing the dancers for one second.
No Route 66, no Beatle sighting
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
We had just decided to change our route, skip Tucumcari, and stay instead in Clayton, New Mexico. Then my friend, Roe, in Chicago emails me to say that Paul McCartney is traveling on Route 66 as we speak!
First beer of vacation
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
For my beer-loving hubby, the first beer of a vacation is always a momentous occasion. Today, it was especially so when he found a beer that actually increases its volume in the bottom of the bottle AFTER its poured! And I have video to prove it.
Tucumcari, here we come!
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
Our summer vacation is underway and tonight, with any luck, we'll be lodging in beautiful Tucumcari, New Mexico, on historic Route 66. Unfortunately, we are not staying at the Blue Swallow motel pictured above, but I love its cool, retro look.
My favorite Olympic moment
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
This clip is making the rounds on the Web today and I share it with you just in case you remain ambivalent about the 2008 Summer Olympics. Seriously, I have chills from head to toe and I've watched it three times...
All my bags aren't packed; I'm not ready to go
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
As the world prepares for what's billed as "the most spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies ever" (I'm paraphrasing Matt Lauer here), I'm trying to get ready for a 9-day trip to New Mexico and Colorado. I'm starting to long for the days when I could throw a couple of things into a backpack and just hit the road.
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