(cue Frank Sinatra: "I want to be a part of it - New York, New York!!)
15 years ago
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Marathon Photos
I recently checked out the 2008 Boston marathon shots from marathonfotos.com. Gee - no wonder I rarely ever order any of these prints! I'm clearly feeling okay at this section on the course...
but then the head starts to tilt...
and I'm clearly fighting hard to put the whole race behind me~
FINALLY - the finish line!
but then the head starts to tilt... and I'm clearly fighting hard to put the whole race behind me~
FINALLY - the finish line!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Recovery, Relaxation, and Reading, of course
The day after the marathon I drove down to one of my most favorite spots in the world - our family summer home in Sagamore Beach - with my youngest daughter, Hannah, and her best buddy, Holly. Brian and Beau will join us on Friday, as they had to stay in Medfield for Beau's baseball season, and Kallie (the spoiled brat!) is on a beach in St. John's with a friend for the week.
The weather has been amazing, and I've been able to catch up on new literature we are considering for the Middle School summer reading list. My most favorite read of the week was Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass. A great coming-of age novel with wonderful, warm and witty characters. This has great potential as our upcoming all-school read this summer. Here is a review from Publisher's Weekly:
"What is the meaning of life? Mass (A Mango-Shaped Space) introduces a winning narrator who attempts to answer this question and ends up accomplishing much more....Much of the novel's charm derives from Jeremy and Lizzy's unique friendship.…Jeremy and Lizzy find what they are looking for and more, but not where or in the way they expected. This exquisitely executed plot twist, combined with an ending that requires a few tissues, makes this soulful novel one not to miss." —Publishers Weekly *starred review
At the end of the novel, Jeremy begins his own collection of life lessons that he will most likely share with his future children with this wonderful gem: "From the day I realized that love is stronger than death and that people you barely know can amaze you - age 13".
This particular lesson hit home as this reminds me of why I run with DFMC and the wonderful people I've met over the years.
I strongly believe that the world would be a much better place if people spent more time reading quality children's literature and Austen!
The weather has been amazing, and I've been able to catch up on new literature we are considering for the Middle School summer reading list. My most favorite read of the week was Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass. A great coming-of age novel with wonderful, warm and witty characters. This has great potential as our upcoming all-school read this summer. Here is a review from Publisher's Weekly:
"What is the meaning of life? Mass (A Mango-Shaped Space) introduces a winning narrator who attempts to answer this question and ends up accomplishing much more....Much of the novel's charm derives from Jeremy and Lizzy's unique friendship.…Jeremy and Lizzy find what they are looking for and more, but not where or in the way they expected. This exquisitely executed plot twist, combined with an ending that requires a few tissues, makes this soulful novel one not to miss." —Publishers Weekly *starred review
At the end of the novel, Jeremy begins his own collection of life lessons that he will most likely share with his future children with this wonderful gem: "From the day I realized that love is stronger than death and that people you barely know can amaze you - age 13".
This particular lesson hit home as this reminds me of why I run with DFMC and the wonderful people I've met over the years.
I strongly believe that the world would be a much better place if people spent more time reading quality children's literature and Austen!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Austen for Arbeit
It is a truth universally acknowledged...that Young Jeff will indeed be reading Emma and Persuasion as I WON our bet by crossing the finish line before the speedy novice marathon runner!
Okay, so I was given a 30 minute lead as I started in wave 1, but believe me, I was working hard yesterday!
Arbeit - 2:52
Nixon - 3:05
Plus, the bet was reported on the Publisher's Weekly website!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Bippity Boppity Boo Update #2
Hooray!! Fairygod Friends, Sue and Bob Parente, made a donation that pushed me over the $10,000 fundraising level!!! THANKS TO ALL MY DONORS for all your generous support of my Boston Marathon Run with DFMC.
Now I just have to run the darn race and try and cross the finish line before Young Jeff in order to win my literary/running bet!
Now I just have to run the darn race and try and cross the finish line before Young Jeff in order to win my literary/running bet!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Bippity Boppity Boo Update
Fairy Blake Student and Dana-Farber Middle School Challenge runner, Rose, brings the grand total to $9,614
with her donation of $330. Way to go, Rose!!
with her donation of $330. Way to go, Rose!!
Bippety, Boppety, Boo
My Fundraising Goal:$10,000.00
Your current amount:$8,515.00
This is what you will see on my current DFMC fundraising page. And this morning I sent in another $769 which brings the grand total to $9,284.
I am wondering if there are any fairy godmothers (and fathers) who will help me reach the $10,000 goal by race day????
Your current amount:$8,515.00
This is what you will see on my current DFMC fundraising page. And this morning I sent in another $769 which brings the grand total to $9,284.
I am wondering if there are any fairy godmothers (and fathers) who will help me reach the $10,000 goal by race day????
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