On my way to visit Mom and Dad in Ireland, I had to hop a bus at the Dublin airport and ride it across the country to Galway. Now, I’m not great in new situations, especially foreign ones, but I did some research about the bus company and depot ahead of time and even ordered…
The Last Star: Book Review
I’m not gonna lie, this has been one of my favorite trilogies. I know, you read the cover and think, “Aliens. Again? Why would I read this?” Because it’s about MORE than aliens. It’s about humanity. The beauty of the series is that you don’t really realize this at first. You get little hints here…
These Running Shoes of Mine…on the Jordan River Parkway
Sometimes you just need to shake up your routine a little (at least in the running world), so I went down to the Jordan River Parkway today. Honestly, usually I’m just to lazy to drive there—you know, as five miles is such a long distance—so I normally pound the same path and go slowly insane….
Zucchini Lasagna with Mushrooms
I didn’t wake up this morning wondering how I could contribute further to the destruction of authentic Italian cuisine, I swear, but opportunities can’t be wasted. I was asked to whip up a batch of healthy(er) lasagna using zoodles instead of pasta (because we have a buttload of zucchini from the garden). I remembered this…
Kale and Walnut Pesto
I know what you’re thinking: How did I get so lucky to receive a blog post from Allison two days in a row!? You obviously lead a blessed life. That, and I like cooking. Today, I decided to bastardize the traditional Italian sauce, pesto (don’t tell my sister-in-law) because we have a ton of kale,…
The Infinite Sea: Book Review
In the last book, we left our hero, Cassie, and her friends (aka: alien/human Evan, boy crush Ben, brother Sam, and socially awkward Marika) in the wilderness. She’d successfully infiltrated Vosch’s evil lair/military installation and retrieved her brother with the help of Evan Walker, meeting in the process a boy she knew from her school…
These (New) Running Shoes of Mine
I’m the proud owner of a brand-spanking new pair of beautiful running shoes. I happened to be at the Nike outlet the other day and happened to come across an incredibly good deal on Nike Free Runs 5.0: $26. I was then told that I should get three pairs. I’m seriously considering it. Run to…
The Fifth Wave: Book Review
I received Fifth Wave (and The Infinite Sea) for Christmas with the proviso that I allow the giver to read them after I was done. I’ll pretty much to anything for a book, so of course I agreed — and then I apparently wasn’t reading the second book fast enough and got into trouble from said giver…
These Running Shoes of Mine
These running shoes of mine have seen two continents, three countries, several states, and thousands of miles. They’ve seen the verdant hills of Ireland and the forests of Maine. They’ve seen rocky trails and stony paths until the soles have been worn down (and in some cases worn through). Before I retire said holey running…
Fahrenheit 451: Book Review
I read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury—again—as my classic for a month, and I don’t know what it was, but it hit me harder than ever, like a punch in the gut. Most of you, hopefully, know the basic plot line: firemen burn books. Because, you know, we wouldn’t want anybody to read anything that’s even slightly offensive…
Chapter 14: If I Could Write You
I stared down at the paper. Nothing but a blank, white surface. Like my life now, my future. I couldn’t fathom stepping into that blankness, of moving on. Of moving beyond my last moments with him. All I had left of him was this: a task to show the world the brother, the friend, the…
Boston & Books: Part 3 – Robert Frost
I’m between projects and finals at the moment, so I thought I’d take a moment to jot down a blog post (or two). I have plenty of posts planned, but finding the time is a different matter. For my last Boston & Books series, I’m looking at Robert Frost, a fantastic New England poet….
Tyger Tyger 