Category Archives: Life
Maybe it’s because I’ve been too sick to run (really – tried it Saturday, banged out five miles.. couldn’t really breathe for 4.5 of them) but I’m feeling really bleak about winter coming. I think it’s because I had to … Continue reading
Miss you!
It’s 10 p.m. and I’m sitting here in a hotel room staring at my running shoes, craving a good run (and honestly, a good slice of pie) but I just worked a 14 hour day, am in a pretty dangerous … Continue reading
Today I was in New Orleans for work. Right outside the building where my second meeting of the morning took place, someone was shot and murdered. At 8:30 a.m. On a Wednesday. Later in the day I drove past a … Continue reading
Filed under Growing Pains, Life, travel
I have awesome co-workers (and an awesome dad)
I’m not really into asking for birthday presents — it feels weird after a certain age, right? — but apparently my team mates at work definitely know what I like: And my favorite thing of all — my birthday … Continue reading
Revelation/affirmation
I just finished reading “Born to Run” an amazing book by Christopher McDougall. Whether or not you are a runner, you should read this book. There’s a lot in it about the mechanics of running and if that bores you, … Continue reading
I have a new favorite quote, stolen from my friend Amy, who stole it from The Splendid Table, who stole it from Carl Sagan: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” … Continue reading
Home
I did some good work today but nothing, nothing feels as good as coming home from the road. Oliver is listening to old-timey songs and cooking dinner. Everyone should have an Oliver to do that for them.
Leesa Irwin is the best mom on the planet
I have the best mom. I know everyone says that, but listen: She’s smart. She’s strong. When I was little she protected me from monsters, bad guys and whatever devient behavior I might have learned had I been allowed to … Continue reading
Filed under Life
So long Indianapolis
I’ve been traveling to Indianapolis for work since December. It’s been awesome. I discovered there’s a lot to love about this city and that I actually prefer it to Chicago. I met some absolutely fantastic people (our Executive Director here … Continue reading
Swimming in the deep end
Oh, Washington DC, you make me feel so many feelings. I lived here for six months in college, which isn’t very long or unique, but it was transformative for me as a barely 21-year-old. It was the first time in … Continue reading
