The forecast is 80 degrees and sunny for this Saturday's 8th annual Glencoe Grand Prix! Come to picturesque Glencoe for the bike races - both amateur and professional - and stay for the food and fun. Or come for the food and stay for the races and fun. One of the great additions to this … Continue reading This Weekend: Bike Races, Food Trucks, and 16 Candles – The Glencoe Grand Prix
Fitness
Detox
This is clearly not the lemon tart recipe I promised you last week. To be honest, I haven't been taking great care of myself since my mom died four weeks ago. The boot camps, running, cycling and personal training that make up my weekly fitness routine have come to a screeching halt. The 80/20 balance … Continue reading Detox
Gratitude
This is not an easy post for me to write. After months of training and anticipation, the final result of my first triathlon was not what I had hoped. Please don't misunderstand - I am proud of completing the course and thoroughly enjoyed (most of) the race, which should be all that matters. But I … Continue reading Gratitude
running in style (or not)
This morning I went on what will probably be the last run before my triathlon. The alarm woke me at five a.m. so I could meet my friend and running partner by six in order to beat the oppressive heat hanging over Chicago. Bleary eyed, I reached into my drawer and slipped on the first … Continue reading running in style (or not)
Where to Go This Weekend: The Glencoe Grand Prix
This Saturday the Sixth Annual Glencoe Grand Prix will take place in scenic downtown Glencoe, Illinois. Experience the thrill of pro cyclists flying by, have your children participate in activities created just for them, watch the Chicago Sky's McDonald's Fly Kids tumble, enjoy great food and drink, and dance the night away at the block … Continue reading Where to Go This Weekend: The Glencoe Grand Prix
The Top Ten (May Edition)
Ten things I am loving this May...1. The gorgeous color and heady scent of lilacs in bloom.2) Nars Super Orgasm Illuminator. I have never been a big make-up girl, but when I tried this and saw the nice (ahem) glow it gave me, I was sold. 3) My Garmin Forerunner 310XT. Attractive it is not, … Continue reading The Top Ten (May Edition)
the aesthete and the dilettante 