Now...say that 5 times really fast without biting your tongue! :-)
We enjoyed a relaxing weekend of some light training and light chores this past Columbus Day weekend. After taking care of the requisite "honeydo's" on Saturday, we called up Mom to hang out and pick up some fresh produce from local vendors, courtesy of the downtown Vallejo farmer's market, and Larry's Produce in the Suisun/Fairfield area!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Fun in the Sun
Last Sunday, Oct. 5th truly was a "fun-in-the-sun" experience for us. We started out doing our usual Sunday bike ride from Dublin-WalnutCreek-Dublin. As soon as we got home, though, we quickly freshened up and jammed down to San Jose to support the gals running in the San Jose Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon.
This 13.1-mile footrace featured live bands playing at every mile marker, vendor booths with free giveaways, and of course...some of the most amazing and inspiring athletes who each earned their way to a nice medal by triumphantly crossing the finish line!
Congratulations Venus, Kathleen, and Chia-Lyn...you did it!!!
This 13.1-mile footrace featured live bands playing at every mile marker, vendor booths with free giveaways, and of course...some of the most amazing and inspiring athletes who each earned their way to a nice medal by triumphantly crossing the finish line!
Congratulations Venus, Kathleen, and Chia-Lyn...you did it!!!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Love Thy Enemy ?
What an amazing story. Too bad the human world rarely works this way. Our planet would be a safer place.
Dogs and cats don’t always see paw to paw, but in an amazing story of animal kindness, one golden retriever named Isabella adopted three white tiger cubs that were abandoned by their mother.
VIDEO
Dogs and cats don’t always see paw to paw, but in an amazing story of animal kindness, one golden retriever named Isabella adopted three white tiger cubs that were abandoned by their mother.
VIDEO
Friday, September 26, 2008
Triathlon Trend ?
Don't look now...but this triathlon thing that we and our friends have immersed ourselves in just might become the next trendy thing in Hollywood. A little over a week ago...some A-list celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, and others completed in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon to challenge themselves and raise funds for their charity.
Source: People.com
Jennifer Lopez had the support of several important men in her life as she successfully competed in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on Sunday, finishing the ½-mile swim, 18-mile bike ride and 4-mile run in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds.
The singer-actress was cheered on from the sidelines by husband Marc Anthony, who escorted her to a VIP area with his arm securely around her after she crossed the finish line, exhausted, but with her fists pumped in victory.
In the VIP area, Lopez met up with Matthew McConaughey, who also competed in the triathlon at Zuma Beach. The actor, who finished in 1 hour, 43 minutes and 48 seconds, greeted his former Wedding Planner costar with a big hug. And Lopez was accompanied along the way by her trainer Gunnar Peterson, who was not racing himself, but was there to help out.
Lopez, 39, has been training for the event – her first ever triathlon – with Peterson and Self magazine editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger. In August, she appeared on Good Morning America, boasting a positive attitude about her workout regimen. "I feel great," she said on the show. "I have more energy – [and] I'm proud of myself." She also revealed that she would be raising money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Wearing forest green Juicy sweats when she arrived Sunday morning, Lopez changed quickly into her wetsuit before the swim portion as Peterson and a bodyguard held up towels to shield her from the paparazzi. Also watching: Her fans, who offered their love. As Lopez and her entourage – including her sister, an assistant and several bodyguards – made its way to the beach, fans yelled, "I love you J.Lo."
She clearly appreciated the support, smiling and waving back.
But for McConaughey, the event was all business. The actor (and fitness buff) had his game face on before the race as he stretched.
Still, the actor broke his serious demeanor for a moment, though, when he spotted girlfriend Camila Alves – who spent some of the race time in the VIP area, holding son Levi in a baby sling. McConaughey left the line to give her a kiss and rub Levi before the swim began.
Other notables who competed in the celebrity charity event, dubbed the Entertainment Industry Challenge, were Jamie Lee Curtis, Felicity Huffman and her husband William H. Macy.
Source: People.com
Jennifer Lopez had the support of several important men in her life as she successfully competed in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on Sunday, finishing the ½-mile swim, 18-mile bike ride and 4-mile run in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds.
The singer-actress was cheered on from the sidelines by husband Marc Anthony, who escorted her to a VIP area with his arm securely around her after she crossed the finish line, exhausted, but with her fists pumped in victory.
In the VIP area, Lopez met up with Matthew McConaughey, who also competed in the triathlon at Zuma Beach. The actor, who finished in 1 hour, 43 minutes and 48 seconds, greeted his former Wedding Planner costar with a big hug. And Lopez was accompanied along the way by her trainer Gunnar Peterson, who was not racing himself, but was there to help out.
Lopez, 39, has been training for the event – her first ever triathlon – with Peterson and Self magazine editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger. In August, she appeared on Good Morning America, boasting a positive attitude about her workout regimen. "I feel great," she said on the show. "I have more energy – [and] I'm proud of myself." She also revealed that she would be raising money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles.Wearing forest green Juicy sweats when she arrived Sunday morning, Lopez changed quickly into her wetsuit before the swim portion as Peterson and a bodyguard held up towels to shield her from the paparazzi. Also watching: Her fans, who offered their love. As Lopez and her entourage – including her sister, an assistant and several bodyguards – made its way to the beach, fans yelled, "I love you J.Lo."
She clearly appreciated the support, smiling and waving back.
But for McConaughey, the event was all business. The actor (and fitness buff) had his game face on before the race as he stretched.
Still, the actor broke his serious demeanor for a moment, though, when he spotted girlfriend Camila Alves – who spent some of the race time in the VIP area, holding son Levi in a baby sling. McConaughey left the line to give her a kiss and rub Levi before the swim began.
Other notables who competed in the celebrity charity event, dubbed the Entertainment Industry Challenge, were Jamie Lee Curtis, Felicity Huffman and her husband William H. Macy.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Power of 12
Why is so much of our culture based on the number twelve? In no particular order, there were twelve apostles, twelve labours of Hercules, are twelve houses of the zodiac, twelve months in a year (but, mathematically, thirteen lunar months fits 365 days a lot better - twelve months of 28 days and a thirteenth of 29), and those pre-metric oldies among us will remember twelve inches to a foot, twelve pence to a shilling, and twelve shillings to a pound. Why not 10? If you think about it logically, ten of everything makes a lot more sense as we have ten fingers: the reason why counting and primitive mathematics developed on base of ten.
Speaking of counting, last night we counted our 12th year as a couple. We have learned so much about each other over the years. We are practically conjoined twins...finishing each other's sentences, even thinking the same thoughts at the same moments! It truly is the power of 12! It was a Monday, so we decided to enjoy a nice quiet dinner at our local Outback Steakhouse.
Jo ordered some awesome "Bushman's 'Shrooms". A delectable concoction of battered deep-fried mushrooms paired with a spicy ranch dressing. This appetizer is to die for!
And the main course was shared by us as usual. Jo opted for the "Slow-Roasted Sirloin Medley", roasted slices of sirloin drizzled with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil and lemon all surrounded by grape tomatoes and asparagus, served atop sautéed spinach. Marvin added surf to the turf with a 1/2 pound of Alaskan king crab legs. Deeee-licious!
Speaking of counting, last night we counted our 12th year as a couple. We have learned so much about each other over the years. We are practically conjoined twins...finishing each other's sentences, even thinking the same thoughts at the same moments! It truly is the power of 12! It was a Monday, so we decided to enjoy a nice quiet dinner at our local Outback Steakhouse.Jo ordered some awesome "Bushman's 'Shrooms". A delectable concoction of battered deep-fried mushrooms paired with a spicy ranch dressing. This appetizer is to die for!
And the main course was shared by us as usual. Jo opted for the "Slow-Roasted Sirloin Medley", roasted slices of sirloin drizzled with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil and lemon all surrounded by grape tomatoes and asparagus, served atop sautéed spinach. Marvin added surf to the turf with a 1/2 pound of Alaskan king crab legs. Deeee-licious!
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