Last Day!

Yesterday was my last day at Allrecipes. I cannot say enough good things about my experience there. I worked with some incredible women and was able to grow enormously both personally and professionally. I am looking forward to the next chapter in my life, but it was...

The Dramatic Conclusion: Boulder vs. Seattle

Thanks for all of your comments, support, and encouragement as I make this major life decision! While it was a little fun to keep you all in suspense, I am sorry I didn’t get this post up yesterday as promised. I was out having a blast backcountry...

Decision of a Lifetime

Hi Blog Readers!Sorry for the neglect some of you may have been feeling the last month (okay, maybe just MattyQ and Jared). Life has been a bit hectic here (understatement of the year) and I just haven’t had time to blog. But I miss you my dear readers, and thus I am...
What is progress?

What is progress?

What is progress? Can you go backwards? Is it always going forward? Or is it turning around when you hit a cliff and taking a step forward? I recently watched the movie 180° South, an documentary by Jeff Johnson, a climber/surfer who sets off to retrace the trip...

Quick Favor

I submitted a photo to a contest hosted by The Access Fund, a non-profit national advocacy organization that keeps US climbing ares open, to win free gear from Prana. Voting is open through Friday and I need your vote!Please click here to access the photo and...

Radical Rainbow Painting n Wigs

You might think from the title of this blog that I recently painted radical rainbows while wearing a (rainbow?) wig. You would be clever, but you would also be wrong. This blog is indeed about painting, and wigs, and rainbows, just not all together. The lovely...

Stunning Seattle

For the last few days, Seattle has been absolutely stunning. It’s been unseasonably warm and that giant white ball in the sky that brings us heat has been out in full glory. Plus the air is very clear, affording us fantastic views of both mountain ranges. My...

Sledding Video

What sledding adventure would be complete without some video?!?!? Here’s Allison and Kessler going for a ride! Watch out for that bump at the bottom!Me mid-slide on my new sled – named Green Gonzales (after Speedy Gonzales, and, you...