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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
Posted in Drivel, Music, Spinning, Uncategorized
Tagged cycling, cycling music, Gaslight Anthem, indoor cycling, music, spinning, spinning music
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Here Comes a Fighter
Lately the concept of holding one’s self to a higher standard has taken a hold of me—mostly because I realize that I am slacking off in so many important areas: I’m not writing hard enough, running hard enough, or cooking … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Spinning
Tagged cycling, cycling music, indoor cycling, music, spinning, spinning music
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New Playlist: 7-13-12
I cringe when I think about how lax I have been about posting music. I owe Michelle a huge debt for encouraging me this morning to get back on track. My Friday the 13th started out pretty crappy: early alarm … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Spinning
Tagged cycling, cycling music, indoor cycling, music, spinning, spinning music
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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
Posted in Music, Spinning, Uncategorized
Tagged cycling, cycling music, fun., indoor cycling, music, sharon van etten, spinning, spinning music
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Playlist 1-20-12
I’ve had a few changes in my teaching schedule as of late, giving me opportunity to meet lots of cool new folks. One of the things I love most about my fitness avocation is that, daily, I get to witness … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Spinning
Tagged cycling, cycling music, indoor cycling, spinning
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Noodling Around
With the year of meat behind me, I approached 2012 looking for a new culinary challenge. Since I don’t have storage space for sides of beef or pork, large scale butchery was out, and since I don’t have the parenting … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures in Asian Cooking, Elvis Costello, Food, Music
Tagged David Chang. Momofuku, Elvis Costello, noodles, ramen
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New Playlists!
It’s been several weeks since I posted a playlist, so I’ve got two for you here today! From December: And now: free music! Go getcherself some fun tunes! The M83 remix is here, the Jason Derulo is here, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Spinning
Tagged cycling music, darryl hall, fitz and the tantrums, spinning, spinning music
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Resolving
Sometimes I suffer from an absurd lack of imagination. I get stuck in stupid patterns, never questioning why or how a daily A leads to a weekly B, let alone if A or B are even good choices. I’m not … Continue reading
Love Dares You
I promised EPIC for my final Wednesday night spinning class, and I’m not quite sure I delivered. I can say that it was a pretty damn sweaty experience and I had a wonderful time. I chose music that inspires me … Continue reading
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Something Special Happened Today
2011, for me, on paper, has had the fun sucked out of it. My wonderful father, as many of you know, has been in a series of hospitals and rehab centers since a hip replacement went bad in January*. My … Continue reading