I originally had titled this “Russ, I’m going for a run!” but decided to keep it real. When I say run, I really mean walk at a slightly brisk pace while moving my arms in a way that passerby may mistake me for someone who is actually running. Seriously, though, I just finished Week 6… Continue reading “Russ, I’m going for a shuffle!”
A few weeks ago our friends Freddy and Jordan invited us to spend a Sunday on their boat. (The idea was to go “fishing” but this vegetarian spent the day sunbathing.) Trips to Freddy and Jordan’s house on a canal in St. Petersburg always cause me to feverishly scan realtor.com for a waterfront house near… Continue reading Canal House Fever
We had walked or ridden past the old armory building dozens of times, sometimes wondering out loud what purpose the space now served. It wasn’t until late fall, though, when we drove by on North Howard Street that we saw a “Now Open” banner. A few Google searches later, I found that the building had… Continue reading Tampa Travels – Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center
On Friday around 2 p.m. we headed an hour south to Bradenton to Lake Manatee State Park, where I was able to snag the only available open spot the day earlier. Penny the Prius was packed full with supplies for the evening, including our tent, air mattress, a heavy blanket for the cold (70 degree)… Continue reading Camping at Lake Manatee State Park
No need for hours and scissors/paper cut outs of your items to guide you here… only supplies needed are a throw blanket, tape measure, 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips, maybe a level if you’re feeling fancy. Step 1: Stare at blank wall for at least one year, preferably while watching every episode of Gossip Girl… Continue reading Lazy Girl’s Guide to a Gallery Wall
I’ve always been interested in music festivals – the way I’m interested in running a marathon, or learning how to sail. These activities sound like they’d be very rewarding once they’re complete, and like they’d be good to list on a resume of completed bucket list items, but I wondered if I’d really enjoy a fest. Camping?… Continue reading Four Days in the Woodlands
Today wasn’t anything special. Just a Tuesday. My first day back at work after three days off (mom and sister trip to Jamaica!). Started the day by sobbing in the McDonalds’ parking lot on the way to work after a man honked at me for accidentally getting ahead of him in line. The girl taking… Continue reading Regular Tuesday Night
I took a ridiculous amount of snaps during our 10 days in Hawaii (250 according to my trusty iPhone). Although Mom claims she enjoys every single one of them, you’re welcome for assuming you don’t. Here’s 10 of the best: 10. View from the top of Diamond Head. My former coworker and travel buddy Kelly came… Continue reading 10 Hawaiian Days in 10 Pictures
My sister gave me major side eye: “Trace, did you just say a Seafood Festival?” she asked skeptically as we watched the fourth game of the World Series on our living room couch, discussing our plans for Sunday. “You do remember that Dad’s allergic to shellfish… Russell’s allergic to shellfish… you’re a vegetarian… and Mom doesn’t eat… Continue reading 35th Annual Seafood Festival in John’s Pass, Florida
Sometimes our wanderlust fuels us to buy last minute tickets to a music festival with dozens of bands or flies us 2000 miles across the country and Pacific to Hawaii. Other times, a tent in our backyard, cozy sweats, college football on TV, and dog cuddles are all we need.
Queen of the Weekend 