What was I getting myself into? I couldn’t have been more last minute with the decision and plan making that landed me in Nelson, British Colombia, about to embark on a week of no caffeine, no unnatural sugar, no salt, no alcohol, only locally sourced organic food, 8+ miles of vertical hiking/day, an hour of […]

It was a long day. But I knew it would be that way. In a good way. The day started in Osaka, after taking the 90 minute train transfer to the city in the “mildly air-conditioned car,” which was the perfect temperature for the ride. In Osaka, I met Yuko, Anthony Bourdain‘s (former) personal food […]

3pm lunch… or was it dinner? After a red eye and a connection to get to Springfield, Massachusetts, I was just happy to be here with a large group of revelers in front of me, celebrating Rachel’s grandmother’s 95th birthday! It was family reunion at its best, with members coming from all over the country. […]

I try to get back for the Boston Marathon every year. I love the event and its fans. I share its spirit with my family, who also revels in the excitement the Marathon brings to town. This year was the first year I could remember that it was pouring out. Torrential rain and 40 degrees […]