… but adore. $65 each. Silk, Brass, Metallic, Rubber, Copper woven together … Because Texas is awesome, it’s worth noting that Lilah Gabriel jewelry (lilahgabriel.com) is based in Houston, TX. Luxury fashion jewelry line ranging from chunky knits of silks and metals to Peruvian and Japanese braids, draped in chain. ropes with rings and knots on strings.…
Month: June 2011
Cardio Quadathalon
Thanks, crossfit.com, for beating me up on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. SUNDAY 110612 “Small” Three rounds for time of: Row 1000 meters 50 Burpees 50 Box jumps, 20″ box Run 800 meters Time = 52:21 Kristan Clever 39:31, Eric Miller 41:43, Rebecca Voigt 44:19, Pam Eamranond 49:45, Katie Hogan 51:29 150 burpees? That’s a workout in itself! … I gave myself permission…
“You’re Getting Killed Over There!”
Um, sir, I’m doing it to myself. What was I doing while this poor man thought I was getting killed? FRIDAY 110610 For time: 225 pound Deadlift, 21 reps (185#) 50 Squats 135 pound Push press, 21 reps (95#) 225 pound Deadlift, 15 reps 50 Squats 135 pound Push press, 15 reps 225 pound Deadlift,…
Aspen: OUTSIDE in Aspen
This weekend, Outside Magazine again hosts its outdoor adventure weekend in Aspen! If you didn’t pay $100 to sign up for a guide-led activity (there’s still time, check the list here—you can climb Castle Peak with the original Bachelorette winner Ryan Sutter!), there’s still tons of FREE fun to be had. SATURDAY: 8am–4pm Base Camp…
Austin: Achachay! at Flamingo Cantina
One of the most energetic live shows you’ll ever see, funk rock band Achachay! is returning from a west coast tour to play Flamingo Cantina TONIGHT! The music starts at 9:30, Achachay! plays at 11pm. It only costs $5 and there are 3 great bands. Purchase securely here: (Buy 2 tix in advance and email bookings@achachay.com for…
Improvise
I walked to three parks in Aspen today looking for a good “fireman’s pole” on a playground to use as my rope for the rope climbs in today’s .com workout. Alas, I was stymied at every single one, so it was down to the bridge and I was resigned to sub something for rope climbs…
Whoops, here are the Falling Skies Winners!
These lucky five winners get VIP, guaranteed tix to the Falling Skies premiere tomorrow! 7:30PM at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar—don’t forget popcorn and sodas are on the house! Dianne: 30 Rock is the bee’s knees! Have you read Tina Fey’s Bossypants?? Funny stuff Kevin: How I Met Your Mother Babs: My favorite TV shows are Saturday…
Raw Milk Update: The FDA’s Response
Dear Madame: Thank you for writing to the FDA to express your views concerning the agency’s recent enforcement action against Rainbow Acres Farm in Kinzers, Pennsylvania. In taking this action, FDA was fulfilling its mandate under federal law passed by Congress which prohibits the sale of unpasteurized milk in U.S. commerce. This decades-old prohibition is based on…
Off-Balance Snatch Balance
So apparently I’ve never snatch-balanced before. Yesterday’s .com workout was 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 snatch balance and I thought, oh yay! a skill we hardly ever work on! Um. Make the “never” not “ever” for me. After a light warmup, I loaded up 105#, thinking it was a great starting place before my “work” reps. Ha. Good one,…
The Perfect Jeweled Sandals (Confession: I Bought Them)
I mean, how could I resist? They’re unique with the swoop of jewel, the perfect dressy or casual flat summer sandals. With shorts they sass up a look; with a fancy dress they blend in perfectly and keep your feet comfy. Guess how much they cost? $45. AND if you head to fibiandclo.com to order…