What Queso and Hummus Have in Common
My family loves queso. We eagerly sample the cheesy dip at any possible restaurant and rate accordingly. Factors such as color, consistency, spiciness, and additional …
If The Locals Say It’s Hot, Is It Hot?
Yesterday, I got all huffy when the hotel concierge said: “Madam, are you sure you want to do that? It is, oh, a 25- or …
Real World Blues (aka Post-Event Letdown)
Whenever a vacation ends, I’m always reminded of The Enterprise slowing down from warp speed. The stars quit blurring and gently come back into focus; that …
This Summer’s Favorite Recipes
The other day, one of the trail runners in the Tuesday night group posed a question: “What’s your go-to post-run snack, especially if you just …
I Hit a Boy and I Liked It
That should more accurately read, “I TRIED to hit a boy.” I’m talking boxing. Last night, I sparred for the first time. I’ve been looking …
First-Day-of-School Cookies Never Grow Old
Food, they say, is love. A long-standing tradition at our house is first-day-of-school cookies. I’m not sure if this yearly treat started out for the …
Beaches, Tanning, and Sunscreen
The two of us floated in the crystal-clear turquoise seawater of Hawksnest Bay and talked about tanning as teenagers. Background: I packed two one-gallon plastic bags …
5 Truths (and 5 Tips) About Working Out on Vacation
Ah, summer. One of life’s greatest pleasures is checking out from the daily grind and spending quality time at the beach. I’ve been very lucky this …
Holding On to Weight After 50
Which scenario would you pick? You can eat anything you want without gaining a pound. Your body looks great, remaining trim no matter what you …
Yoga — Workout or Supplement (or Both)?
Recently, I posed a question on Facebook. I asked my friends: The reason I asked was that I’ve noticed my yoga practice gradually increasing, while …