So my mind’s moving a bit slowly today. A bit slowly and a bit like a Lana Del Ray song, all melodramatically languishing around in the calcified dome it calls home. Part of it’s ‘cause I’ve been a bit “under the weather” and part of it’s because everyone’s under the weather – or at least its tyrannical rule when it’s ice raining like this outside. I’m not a fan of.. Read More
Ego gatorade fuels my winter cardio fire
It’s no wonder most people throw in the towel (and shovel) and give up on fitness in winter. I mean, if you plan to drive to your gym (or trail in my case) after a good snowin’, that means you’ve got at least two workouts awaiting you – the one you’re headed to – plus digging your auto outta an icy grave in order to get there. Admittedly, this can.. Read More
The silver lining of silver bells season
Winter has never been my favorite. Having lived in a region with seasonal changes four times a year, you’d think I would have gotten used to the ephemeral nature of warm, beautiful, summer by now. Alas, the Hawaiian half of me is so strong that a yearly freeze will always be my kryptonite. This year, being my second winter sans firewatwer or pills to numb the hatred of not-warm weather,.. Read More
Dear Starbucks: Bring back seasonal drinks till it’s warm, thx
Winter in Virginia is like the annoying ex who you think finally got the picture and is leaving you alone. And for like a week or two, it’s nothing but sunshine and windows down and you feel free as a fkkng bird. Then, wham, that bastard Jack Frost comes back like Cusack under your window – boom box, luminaries, and all. (Although the only thing they share in common is.. Read More