Lisa

  • I am not a runner

    I am not a runner. I don’t have a trophy rack full of race bibs and finisher’s medals. I am not a runner. I don’t have PRs or any discernible running technique. I go out there and pound the pavement. I am not a runner. I don’t have custom-fitted running shoes or fancy running clothes…

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  • Foolproof yeast rolls

    One of my favorite things about the South is the unabashed dedication to carbohydrates, specifically bread. All good Southern eateries serve yeast rolls. I live my life in search of perfect, foolproof yeast rolls. I even picked one of the appetizers at our wedding simply because it was served on a yeast roll. For real. I…

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  • Richmond reunion

    Over the weekend, a bunch of my sisters (and one of our Sweethearts) and I got together for a reunion in Richmond. Most of us hadn’t seen each other since my wedding, so this shindig was far overdue. We stayed at the Berkley Hotel in the Shockoe Slip area of Richmond. After hanging out and…

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  • Sunday Social: what to watch

    1. What is your favorite thing to watch on a girls night?Something we’ve seen before because we sit around and gab. Normally, it’s animated. 2. What is your favorite thing to watch on your day off?Whatever’s on TV? My in-laws have pretty sweet cable (Verizon) which is about as polar opposite in quality and selection…

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  • The Olympic bug

    Growing up, I loved watching the Olympics (hell, I still do). I remember watching the track and field events from the ’92 games in Barcelona. But every two years, the Olympics provided me with inspiration to try new sports. I’m sure my parents were thrilled. First, it was ice skating. I had a huge poster…

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