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Playlist: 08-08-14

It was a good ride this morning for my 5:45 AM Roosters and I was honored to be back in the saddle after two weeks on vacation! Thanks immensely to Nick Coloumbe for sitting in for me. It take a … Continue reading

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Eating Out of the Box, with Added Beauty

When this week’s CSA box arrived, I faced the challenge of emptying it without spousal help (Jay was out of town), so I enlisted three of the most delightful dinner companions I know to lend me a hand (or a belly, … Continue reading

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A (Lamb) Shoulder To Cry On

I’ve been pretty low lately. The type of low in which popular songs on the radio bring me to tears*. Work is kicking my ass (and biting my ankles and just generally pantsing me). I’m trying to keep my chin … Continue reading

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Maybe This Weight Was a Gift

I taught my final spinning class at Gold’s Gym this morning. A 6 AM class, surrounded by some of the coolest, nicest, hard-workingest rooster rock stars you could ever hope to meet. I taught the first group exercise class ever … Continue reading

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New Playlist: 10-20-12

What an amazing class this morning! I had the good fortune to sub in for the irreplaceable Charlie; his Saturday morning spinners welcomed me heartily and put their sweat on the line. What great effort, what great spirits, what great … Continue reading

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Every Word Handwritten — Playlist August 31, 2012

I don’t care who knows it: I really (really) like the new album by the Gaslight Anthem, Handwritten. I have a feeling that it’s kind of uncool to like the Gaslight Anthem; they’re a little Springsteen-y, not complicated or challenging … Continue reading

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A Week of Magical Eating

I just polished off the last of my Friday lunch: a mouthwatering melange of rice, heirloom beans, heirloom tomatoes, and spicy salsa, topped with a sunny side up egg. This bit of ambrosia was prepared for me by Peter Gobin, genius proprietor of Mijos … Continue reading

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I need a little more FUN. in my life (New Playlists)

Lordy, how did all of February go by without a music update? I must tell you, music-lovers, that I am fixin’ to knock your socks right off. You will be sockless, and you may blame me. Two albums have held … Continue reading

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The Irresistible Force Meets the Immovable Object

Music. Can anything make a workout better? Tonight I had the honor of witnessing twenty people push themselves to cah-ray-zee limits on the bike. This playlist—lots of news tuff, including the amazing new track from Florence + The Machine’s upcoming … Continue reading

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Playlist 7-18-11

Here’s what we’re spinning to this week. I continue to be smitten with the Foster the People album, and I think this remix of “Pumped Up Kicks” has excellent summer jam potential. I owe the Florence cover of the Cold … Continue reading

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