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How Bloomsday Made Me A Believer
I had a flashback as I got ready for a Bloomsday prep run this weekend. Not a déjà vu "I've been here before" moment, but a "holy smokes, I'm a hypocrite moment!" Let me explain.
When we were younger, my brother and I shunned cross country. ...
A Short Hike by Headlamp
Before you continue reading, you must agree to something. And that something is that this blog is strictly between you, me and the thousands of other people who read it (slight exaggeration). By continuing to read, you take full responsibility for any actions and/or activities ...
Garlic fest part deux...
Darn it. Once again I had to slog my way through a great and garlicky meal out. The occasion? My daughter's birthday. The place? Europa Restaurant in downtown Spokane. Now Europa has always been one of my faves for their delicious homestyle meals ...
Dueling Pianos . . . There’s A Mental Image For You
A long time ago, in my previous life, I took piano lessons. I was never any good. And despite my teacher's completely unfounded claims of my lack of practice, I blame it on her for being old and out of touch. The fact that it took me three weeks to figure out where middle ...
Butt draggers unite.
Okay. I admit to having to drag my sorry, cold-ridden, lazy butt off the couch to MAKE myself ride this week. Let's face it... the pity party seemed easier than airing up my tires, replacing the dead battery in my wireless computer and admitting to the effects of ...
Happy Hour Makes Me Happy
For me, happy hour is a lifesaver. It's a way to be social, but not blow the bank. And it's a way to check out the new digs on the scene without committing to a whole night out. In a way happy hour is like speed dating. Stay with me now, I can explain. But ...
Meeting Dr. Drew and the First Lady of Love
Here we are... reporting in on our last day at the World Figure Skating Championships in LA and I might actually need some rehab after such an exciting week! Thank goodness the hunky Dr. Drew (think VH1's Celebrity Rehab and Loveline) and his gorgeous wife Susan (aka. the First ...
Golden girl Yamaguchi worthy of her fame.
Back to the celebrity star sightings - I really don't know whether I'm more excited that I stood next to a World Figure Skating Champion or that I got to meet the winner of the hottest TV series, Dancin' with the Stars. Oh wait - they're one and the same. None other than the sublime ...
Is there a doctor in the house?
So... we haven't spotted Dr. Drew yet, but Dr. Debi was a huge thrill! What a treat to have Debi Thomas stop by the Spokane booth for a visit! Thomas, the 1986 world champion went on to practice orthopedic surgery specializing in knee and hip replacements. The Stanford grad ...
Kwan Comeback Rumors Fuel Fan Frenzy
Serious gossip hounds are hearing the rumors that American sweetheart Michelle Kwan may make her comeback in Spokane at the 2010 US Nationals. Rabid fans have been chomping at the bit for the champion to make her return to the sport... and here's why - not only does she have the ...
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