I am a lifelong Democrat with many Republican friends whose right to disagree I have always respected (mostly). Today Arlington County, VA held a Democratic
Author: Tony
Life is Adventue!
Cedar Plank Salmon
Finally trying this cedar plank that I’ve had in the cabinet for a while any tips?
Hiking Roosevelt Island and the Key-Chain Trail
In late June I will be hiking my 2nd Annual Appalachian Trail Section Hike. I have 6 weeks to get in shape and break in a
Shad Roe – Disappointment in the Kitchen!
For years I have seen this seasonal specialty at the fish counter in my grocery store. I have heard about it in restaurants and food
House of Walker Scotch Tasting and a Lesson in Brand Marketing
The invitation came from UrbanDaddy. The event was being held at Living Social and was a scotch tasting from the “House of Walker” as in
Lamb Chops
The week began with a national tragedy at the Boston Marathon. It struck a personal note because my sister Jane finished the race about 10
Barbara Kingsolver’s “The Lacuna”
Barbara Kingsolver wrote this epic novel in 2009 and there are hundreds of well-written reviews online but the book moved me to at least recommend
What I’m Reading…
Barbara Kingsolver wrote this epic novel in 2009 and there are hundreds of well-written reviews online but the book moved me to at least recommend
Kayaks Surfing the Potomac River at Great Falls
Video Tip: The video is 2 min 23 seconds and is best watched on full screen, and select HD. YesterdayI went for a hike in
Skyline Drive by Bike – Day 3 of 3
If you have been following my Skyline Drive trip by bike you know there was an element of overestimating my ability, and not taking seriously
Skyline Drive by Bike – Day 2 of 3
Day 2 of this trip was the first day of actual bicycling. Day 1 had been mostly about positioning the cars, getting there, and as
Skyline Drive by Bike – Day 1 of 3
Our bike trip began with a lot of logistics. We drove two cars out to the mountains, leaving one a the southern end of Skyline
Skyline Drive by Bike – Complete!
I am always amazed by the body’s ability to recover. Today I woke up a little sore but ready and did the second half of
Skyline Drive by Bike – End of Day 1
Today’s ride began with a 6 mile climb! The entire ride was grueling and the ascents were endless. Traffic was rush-hour heavy and my partner
Skyline Drive – Sheanandoah National Park by Bike
Today is about logistics. The actual bike riding does not begin until tomorrow but it will take a full day to get everything in place.
Return to Shenandoah National Park…This Time by Bike
The last time I blogged about Shenandoah National Park I was hiking it by foot along the Appalachian Trail. This time it will be by
Some of my best work!
This is my own composition and, in my opinion, restaurant worthy. The flavors and textures really come together. It is barley simmered in chicken stock
Pupatella: Even the New York Pizza Snobs Say It’s Good!
I’m just going to come out and say it, I have a chip on my shoulder about New York pizza snobs. If you’re one of
Legacies of War – Laos Gets a Visit From Secretary Clinton
Today Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a historic visit to Laos. It was the first visit there by a US Secretary of State since John Foster
Grilled Chicken Salad
My own creation, grilled chicken breasts and Cajun grilled red onions on fresh baby romaine with a Caesar style dressing!
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