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
Finally trying this cedar plank that I’ve had in the cabinet for a while any tips?
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
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
The invitation came from UrbanDaddy. Â The event was being held at Living Social and was a scotch tasting from the “House of Walker” as in
The week began with a national tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Â It struck a personal note because my sister Jane finished the race about 10
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
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
Video Tip: Â The video is 2 min 23 seconds and is best watched on full screen, and select HD. YesterdayI went for a hike in
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
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
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
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
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
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.Â
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
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
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
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
My own creation, grilled chicken breasts and Cajun grilled red onions on fresh baby romaine with a Caesar style dressing!
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