You Really Gotta Meet… Erika
That’s Fit!
That’s Fit is a fitness/sports/nutrition blog with a variety of contributors that have lots of great information to share. It’s a good place to stop for quick hits of inspiration and ideas to keep your motivation high. Editor Jacki Donaldson a) is a badass (check out her other blogs: my breast cancer blog and Planet Kid) and b) has excellent taste — ’cause she wrote a little feature... read moreSun is Shining in Playa Del Carmen
Where It’s At: I Got Two Avocados and a Salmon Steak
This Just In: Playa del Carmen
I swore off the computer for our vacation, but it’s been pouring rain on and off all day, and I couldn’t resist when Dave tapped into the wireless. Despite the uncooperative weather, it’s been a pretty kickass day so far… Our hotel continental breakfast was huge, beautiful, delicious, and Zone-friendly: eggs, bacon, fruit, yucca homefries, and even half a piece of toast. Yum. I... read moreQue Te Cuides – Hasta Luego
I *heart* Deadlifts
Holiday Road
Really?
As my (awesome / beautiful / smart / funny / strong) friend Carla says, “Excuses are... read moreSpartan Challenge 2009 | Final 300 Workout: A Story In Photos
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The Redbreast: A Harry Hole Novel
I'm about two-thirds of the way through this detective thriller, and I'm hooked. It's set in modern Norway with flashbacks to WWII (catnip for me!) and features a somewhat grim hero that engenders empathy. I can't help pulling for the guy as I watch him struggle with his case and his life. The cast of characters is a realistic but motley crew, and it reminds me of other favorites set in cold, snowy climes: the Millenium Trilogy and Smila's Sense of Snow.
Recently finished...
The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million
I picked up this book after reading an interview with Lee Child (author of the Jack Reacher thrillers). He referred to The Lost as "the book of the century" and since I devour as much as I can about the Holocaust to try to make sense of it all, I decided I needed to read it immediately. Part memoir, part detective tale, this book was thoroughly engrossing. It's intelligent, annoying, moving, frustrating, and ultimately, rewarding and beautifully written. It challenged me in ways I didn't expect, and I was sad when it was finished.
