Saturday, August 20 @ Zuma Beach 1 mile swim (3 circuits around the buoys) 25 mile bike ride 3 mile run
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Saturday, August 20 @ Zuma Beach 1 mile swim (3 circuits around the buoys) 25 mile bike ride 3 mile run
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SF Marathon Redoux Stuart, Katarina and I ran the SF Marathon last weekend. Stuart, God bless him, ran the full marathon. Kat and I, on the other hand, did not. We did half – the front half – undoubtedly the most beautiful 13 miles of any marathon I can think of. The Starting Line...
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In my 40s, I began to notice that when I traveled anywhere with even a slightly humid climate, my digits would swell up like balloons. Now, for some reason the hands are OK, but the feet – oh the feet! Dinner rolls. Sometimes even hamburger buns. The big poofy kind. Very off-putting (off-footing?) and...
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The Ford’s foray to Bali, testing their physical stamina, relationship-building skills and freakish swelling effects on feet and hands. 8:30 PM Wednesday – Los Angeles Stu and I are heading to Bali. The countdown clock officially started when we left the house. First leg is a 14-hour flight from LAX to Taiwan. Even before...
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One day while in Bali, I had the occasion to visit three seriously chic, high-end resorts with my friend Kristin, a young Australian architect who happens to design resorts. Kristin’s mission was to take in the details – the aesthetic cues – the trends – the blend with the environment. The lines. The flow. ...
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I recently had the good fortune to travel to Bali on a surf holiday, where base camp was to be a fabulous villa in Seminyak. Because I was only staying in a hotel for one night – the dreaded first night of arrival after 24-hours of flying, I thought best not to splurge on...
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I blame House Hunters International for my latest junket into delusion. This HGTV show is a mainstay in our home. It affords us an opportunity to snoop in someone’s home – in fact – three homes – in some foreign locale while never having to pull our carcasses off the couch. It serves to...
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According to a recent mention in the NY Post, it seems St Barts is once again teeming with God-awful showbiz/mogul types, who in one-week’s time, will pump more money onto those sleepy shores than George Clooney will spend on the uber-sophisticated satellite monitoring system he’s funding out of his own pocket to prevent civil...
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I have been fortunate enough to celebrate another year on this earth. What I have found that thrills me in my middle years – among other things – is elephants. I had not such familiariaty for the species until traveling in Cambodia, where I was coincidentally reading “Like Water for Elephants”. That’s when I...
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Ensconced in Philadelphia. Staying at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. What a great find! When was the last time you were in a cupola? 19th floor. 30′ ceiling. Wrap around balcony. 360-degree views. I had the whole place furnished in my mind – couch there. Conversation pit there. Beaux arts building – grand. Original...
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Pursuant to my self-incriminating piece on salsa dancing, I guess I must be a glutton for punishment as I’m at it again – this time its Zumba, and I am loving it. Zumba is a combination of hip-hop, Calypso, African, Salsa, Merenge, Indian – even some Polynesian. I happened onto it one day without...
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I have been Dancing in the Dark with Bruce Springsteen. I consider myself often in the dark – sometimes as a result of a teenage son who won’t share information, sometimes when it comes to convoluted political processes. And now, I want to dine in the dark. Dans le Noir, a successful Paris-based restaurant...
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Love love love Katie Melua. Her new album, “The House” is interesting and hypnotic, anchored by the first release, “The Flood” (see earlier post). Subtle shades of electronica beneath flowing, melodic, artfully structured and sweetly sung songs. The result is unusual and moody. “A Happy Place” is industrial-chic and beautifully shot in what seems...
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Having a wonderful time in Sayulita? Check. Trying to figure out a way to get back sooner than later? Check. But how will I make this happen? Hmmmm. I’ve got it!! I’ll arrange to have a custom surfboard made for Cooper! That’s PERFECT! Not only will it be useful (I am already envisioning all...
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Oh yeah, that would be me. Dancing in a carved out space in the living room, between the dog bed and the TV, music blaring, windows wide open, and trying desperately to keep up with the pros salsa-ing on “So You Think You Can Dance?” Short answer? No, I have no illusions that I...
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We have had the heart-breaking news today that Stuart’s big brother, and Lynne’s little brother, Stephen Ford, passed this morning in the UK. I did not know Steve as well as I would have liked, but I immediately liked him very, very much. When I met him the first time, I was on a...
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In support of the most soulful city in the whole US of A on this Superbowl weekend – a favorite NOLA memory. For certain personality types, the generous piles of powdered sugar that cover the beignets served at the famous Café du Monde in the French Quarter are one of life’s little temptations that...
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“The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” ~Martin Mull The moment I pack my suitcase for a journey, I am perfectly resigned about two things. One – that I will not deprive myself of any gastronomic delight or opportunity to drink champagne while watching a sunset (or sunrise). ...
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What better way to kick off the new year than a seven-mile run on the beach? I mean – why not take advantage of the mild climate that is the envy of all Rose Parade viewers around the world? That’s exactly what we did. The gorgeous beach, colorful characters and market stalls that line...
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Boy and his Bowls
Serving up my take on life one bowl at a time
Ramshackle Chic
An eclectic state of mind
An Indian Summer