Blog Feed: Slouching Towards Bordeaux

A Taste of Heaven...

Published on 2010-03-27 10:40:00

The first time I saw a macaron (that's macaron, not macaroon), I must say I wasn't exactly tempted by the silver-dollar-sized pink pastel flying saucer-esque cookie. I truly had no idea what pleasure hid amid the light ethereal almond cookie, what ni > read more

Does Spring Cleaning Count as Marathon Training?

Published on 2010-03-15 07:26:00

It most certainly should.The amount of motivation and sheer stamina required to open a ten-year-old girl's closet-- brimming with naked barbies, tangled necklaces, sewing patterns, science projects, broken crayons, and random puzzle pieces-- and NOT > read more

Why Paris Chic is Hazardous to Your Health

Published on 2010-03-07 10:53:00

Friday night: high-heeled black boots, a couple glasses of red wine, and a narrow spiral staircase. Needless to say, after leaving a lovely little cocktail party (feeling quite stylish and trés social) I did an unplanned acrobatic down several > read more

The Road More Traveled

Published on 2010-03-03 03:44:00

The Paris sky has finally decided to shed its drab gray winter coat and allow the sun to shine down on the city. Winter has been cold and dark but the budding trees and singing birds give me great hope that a gentle Spring will soon take over. I tak > read more

I Have 39 Years

Published on 2010-02-27 16:05:00

It has been a tough week to start training. My daughters, 6 and 10, have had a week off of school and it has more or less rained steadily. Save a couple of play dates and soggy outings, we have spent a fair amount of time indoors reacquai > read more

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Published on 2010-02-21 16:22:00

Obviously, a runner's most vital tool is the proper pair of running shoes. My only pair are getting quite old and have stomped quite a few miles. Silly me, I assumed I could simply go online and re-order a pair of Asics GT-2110. But no. Y > read more

First Things First

Published on 2010-02-20 16:30:00

Day one of official training and I accomplished three very important tasks: 1. Secured race-week accommodations in Pauillac: We will stay in the guest house of Chateau Malecot , a winery located just 2 km south of the start/finish line. 2. Order > read more

On your mark, get set...

Published on 2010-02-19 14:42:00

I've had false starts before.I intended to start a blog once, twice... if not three times prior. I got screen fright. I became way too self-conscious, felt way too egocentric to convert thought to key stroke, key stroke to posting. Many p > read more