Horses
American Pharoah (hors kant spel?) won the Belmont Stakes and completed the triple crown, and my wife was recently in Kentucky, oddly enough, and even dropping down a ‘fecta or two at Churchill Downs. That was plenty enough inspiration for…
Marblehead Carnival
It is Abigail’s favorite time of the year. Better than Christmas, better than Hanukkah, better than birthdays… it’s the magnificent charitable rip-off known as the Marblehead Devereux Beach Carnival. Tickets are a dollar each, little rides are 3 tickets, “big”…
Abby Joins Team Freedom!
Freedom is an apt name for Abby’s soccer team. Six-year-olds playing soccer are free from direction, free from organization, free from trapping before kicking, free from going toward the proper soccer goal… freedom for all! I had fun putting on…
Museum of Science Visit
Abby, Max, and Jackson visited the Museum of Science in Boston today. Real dinosaurs! 4d movie! Chicks hatching out of eggs! Free tickets from our neighbor! There was truly something for everyone.
Abby’s Kindergarten Space Play
Outside… Finally
We cracked 34 degrees, which means it’s now time to torture little brothers outside, rather than inside.
Abby and Jackson meet the Wild Kratts!
Cubano Progression
El Jefe Marinated Pork Shoulder 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup cilantro 1 Tbsp. finely-grated orange zest 1 cup fresh orange juice ½ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup lightly packed mint leaves, finely chopped Bunch of garlic cloves,…
Pats Win… so do sharks!
Quick Year in Photos
So I might be going to yoga…
Update March 2015: No yoga. Not going to be any yoga. Update January 2015: Microdiscectomy on L4 Update December 2014: Herniated disc in back. One of the key benefits of getting older is that your body gets smarter. The more…
2014 Back the Track 5K
Ran the 2014 Back the Track 5K to help raise funds to build a new running track in Marblehead. Was trying to break 19 mins, but the start of the race was a bit of a crowded scene and someone…
Thanksgiving Survey Results
Results are in from the 2014 Pre-Thanksgiving Survey. Prime Rib and oysters are a go! Almost full reporting below: Thanksgiving 2014 Final Survey Results
Baystate Marathon 2014
The Good: Personal Record of 3:21:41! (Better is better.) Finished the race feeling a little less bad than last year! Was on pace for BQ until leg cramps and old age combined in a spectacular pincer movement to restore me…
Tree Swinging!
Chatham 2014 – Year of the FishBuckets!
We all had a great time, but no one ever had a greater time than Jackson at the fish pier. Follow up FISHBUCKETS from Gloucester:
Chatham Vacation Has Begun!
NERC 10 Mile Road Race
Sunday, June 22nd was the first New England Running Company 10 Mile Road Race which is not only a very long race title but also the third race in the New England Running Company Road Race Series. This is another…
Abby & Jack at the Dev
Abby rides without training wheels!
Chelsea Chase Recap
The Chelsea Chase (results) is a value race. 30 bucks or so scores you a technical running shirt, the usual bag swag, two adult beverage tickets, a buffet lunch, and the unique privilege of taking part in a running route…
Thank You, WSJ!
Bacon and fat are good for you.
Carnivale d’Offderippe!
This picture illustrates much of what we learned at this year’s beach carnival visit. So what’s going on here? In no particular order: Abby meets her first Boston driver. Abby discovers that “scary” rides are actually how she rolls. Too…
Ring Around the Neck Recap
A few Striders ran the Ring Around the Neck in Marblehead on April 27. This race is a home game for me, so I refused to let any of the Kays beat me. Actually… Sean was ahead of me for…