Music
My Music Pick for the Week
This week I went back in time a few years and picked one of my old favorites to share. Great song for running, working, or just relaxing.
Serenity Now!
Oversharing – Is it Really That Bad?
I recently watched a commentary (see video below) on oversharing that got me thinking…
Music
This Week’s New “It Song” For Me: Yellow Claw – Shotgun ft. Rochelle (Original Mix)
Once again – I found a new song I added to my latest favorites playlist: Yellow Claw – Shotgun ft. Rochelle (Original Mix). If you are not familiar with it – check it out. I am always on the hunt for good new music to listen to while working or working out.
Music
New Favorite Music: Pep & Rash (Rumors)
I listen to a lot of music and this is one of those songs for me that I instantly had to buy and listen to over and over.
Music
Best Workout Podcasts/Mixes
Looking for some good music to listen to while working out? Here are my top 5: Dan Morrell September 28, 2007 DJ Derrick E. Cast – September 2014 DJ Derrick E. Cast – October 2014 Josh R Mixcast #37 (you will need to subscribe to get it – it is older) Dan Morrell May 13, […]
Life
Zelazny Money Clip
I grew up in a house where we used vice grips for just about everything. This is my latest use of my favorite tool.
Life
Recent Visit to 9/11 Memorial
I recently spent a few hours in the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. Even though I thought I had watched all the documentaries, saw all the pictures, and had a really good understanding/perspective on the whole events from that horrible day until today – I learned quite a bit. I also left with a […]
Places
Rick Bayless' Garden Tour
Last night we went on the Rick Bayless’ Garden Tour and it was a fantastic experience. I have a garden in our backyard as well as just started a community garden at my son’s school this past spring and learned so much from the tour! The head gardener took us through the garden, talked about […]
Life
We Are…Resilient
Resilient: able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens able to return to an original shape after being pulled, stretched, pressed, bent, etc. A year ago today I was getting ready to fly down to Florida to see my grandmother as we just got some good news that things were starting […]
Life
Fun Weekend of Cooking
I work hard all week and generally work harder on the weekends. I love cooking for my family and friends and this weekend I cooked up a storm. I made multiple batches of some of my favorites for holiday gifts, and then some fun habanero sauces for me and my hot sauce loving son.
Life
Enjoying the Pool in Florida!!
While our Chicagoland friends were walking in 0-10 degree temperatures, we spent a few days with family in Florida which was in the 80s. The kids spent as much time in the pool as we let them and were very happy to be warm and in the sun.