All eyes are on Rhinebeck, New York, this morning. Today Chelsea Clinton gets married in that historical little town. Mitch went to summer camp in Rhinebeck (Boiberik) and that camp, has since, become the Omega Institute. I went away to volunteer at a camp for kids with Muscular Dystrophy when I was 15. That was also in Rhinebeck. It's the town my appendix ruptured in! … [Read more...] about Camps, Weddings, Subs and Burgers
Archives for July 2010
Reason 5643 that I Love Summer
CACTUS FLOWERS IN BLOOM There are only a handful of days a year that I walk outside and see the cactus tree flowering--the bees buzzing, collecting nectar, doing their bee thing...(I was once even stung by those bees, but I don't hold a grudge--now I just respect that their space on these rare mornings and all is well) Cactus flowers, just another one of the many reasons … [Read more...] about Reason 5643 that I Love Summer
The Boys in the Band
Tonight the boys in the bands are back in town for vegan feast Thursday. I am excited to hear their stories about their 5 shows that took them to Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia and Philly. In speaking with Derek briefly last night, he told me a disheartening story of them getting pulled over in Virginia for going 72 in a 60 mile and hour speed zone. Apparently the police … [Read more...] about The Boys in the Band
A Sound Mind in a Sound Body
Last night was a blast at the gym. So many people out to exercise makes me so happy. In this crazy (but wonderful) world, one thing we can control is our fitness program. Since so many situations are out of control right now, it's really important to feel in control of SOMETHING! This was much of the theory behind Joseph Pilates discipline, that he called Contrology. … [Read more...] about A Sound Mind in a Sound Body
Always Give it your Personal Best
In the world of personal bests, this morning I congratulate baseball's Matt Garza and the Tampa Bay Rays for pitching his/their first ever no-hitter game, last night against the Detroit Tigers. It was very exciting to watch and now, with Kyle living in Tampa, I feel a certain attachment to the Rays along with my Florida Marlins. Great job, Matt. I am sure he is … [Read more...] about Always Give it your Personal Best