What I take when I hike in the backcountry
I just came back from what should have been a 6 mile, low-key hike with the pups. Instead, we are cold, exhausted, drenched and a little freaked out because Mother Nature wanted to… Continue reading
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Red Rocks and Red Deer Lake
I just had the most idyllic Colorado summer weekend seeing Avett Brothers at Red Rocks and backpacking to Red Deer Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Avett Brothers Ever since I was a… Continue reading
5 Days in San Francisco
I just spent 5 days living the life in San Francisco. I went to San Fran for my annual scientific conference and spent some time with my science hat on, but was also… Continue reading
First Week Living in Denver
Alright, so I’ve lived in Denver for a week. It’s still not “home” (we won’t get our things for at least another 5 days, or more than 3 weeks after we left Pittsburgh,… Continue reading
Moving from Pittsburgh to Denver
So we kind of survived the move. Last Thursday we packed up our beautiful home in Pittsburgh, loaded 3 of 4 of our bikes on the a new Thule rack (amazing, but horrible… Continue reading
My Bikram Yoga Testimonial
Almost one year ago I went to my first bikram yoga class. I remember being terrified the entire day leading up to the afternoon class and that by the time I was leaving… Continue reading
Pittsburgh Marathon 2012: Spectathlete Report
I love marathon Sunday. LOVE it. Whether I’m racing or cheering I just love the energy, being around other runners and being a total goof while I’m out celebrating being alive and enjoying… Continue reading
Happy Pilates Day! My First Pilates Class
Happy Pilates Day! That’s a thing? Yes it is! In honor of National Pilates Day my local lululemon store had a community Pilates class. I went because a) I’ll try pretty much anything… Continue reading
48 Hours in DC: Wine and Sailing
This DC girl is about to load up her Jeep, her dogs and move to the mountains with her Montana man. It was time to go home and say goodbye to my family… Continue reading
The Freedom to go to Africa
This summer I have 10 weeks of vacation. TEN WEEKS. No job, no boss, no schedule. The responsible part of me will spend some of this time writing manuscripts and my dissertation, but… Continue reading