First and foremost, I have to share this amazing moment from the Wisconsin Marathon. As you all know by now, the last few miles were… difficult? Painful? Ugly? Think Biggest Loser – Week 3: after their spirit has been broken and rebuilt, but before they’re actually good at the challenges. Needless to say, a photographer … Continue reading »
Last night on my run, I noticed that the fountain heads had reappeared on several of the Chicago’s Lake Front Path’s many water fountains. (The city removes them in the winter, as the water is turned off sometime in November.) A friend noted that the fountains were BACK ON at the North Ave. fountain … Continue reading »
Hello from the tundra. Earlier this week, Chicago clocked in at blazing single digits, with a windchill of negative 10-15 degrees. As such, I busted out my Beaker-meets-A Christmas Story look. This is why no one in Chicago meets the love of their life in January. Or February. Or March. We did finally get some snow, … Continue reading »
Last night was cold. The temps hovered around 25 when I left the office, but with the wind, it was supposedly closer to 15. In Chicago, when you’re running along the lakefront in the winter, you can’t discount the idea of windchill, because it’s all there is. The first mile of my run was quiet. … Continue reading »
I got my very first flu shot today, folks. The local medical school provided them for free to our office — pharmacy students gave the actual shots, and I give them all A’s. Continue reading »
I’m very lucky in that I live about a half a mile from the lake, where a paved running path stretches for miles and miles in either direction. I like to switch it up, and both directions have their benefits. Yesterday’s 14 miles (my longest run since the CM10) had me a bit nervous, as … Continue reading »
This reminder has stood quietly with me at the bus stop for almost two years. At times, it’s been more poignant – a reminder of what I need to do – but it normally sits forgotten under my feet. Yesterday, in the sun of another beautiful fake Spring day in Chicago, I finally documented what’s … Continue reading »
It’s the SINGLES ISSUE! I’ve officially gone viral, folks. Still holding my breath on the “comments” section of the online version. So far, I’ve only had to dodge a seemingly friendly bit of advance warning me against being picky for fear I end up old and childless. 1962 called. They want their social norms back. … Continue reading »
So I promised you all exciting news once finals were behind me. While those of you who follow me on Twitter (and in real life – wait, what?!) got a sneak peek, I wanted to share with my loyal reader(s) — love ya, mom! The rumors are true — I have been asked to contribute … Continue reading »
Sometimes you have those nights where you end up at that one bar that makes people groan or scratch their heads. And by “end up” I mean your night started on your couch with two glasses of wine and the middle 45 min of “He’s Just Not That Into You.” What changed? You heard The … Continue reading »
