Nothing beats a steaming bowl of chili on a chilly evening, but why settle for ordinary when you can make it fun, flavorful, and totally customizable? A DIY chili bar lets everyone build their perfect bowl, and I’ve got ideas for different chilis, breads, and toppings to make it a night to ...
Chili Night Done Right
Race Report: DONNA 5K at TPC Sawgrass (10/11/25)
This weekend, I had the privilege of running the DONNA 5K at TPC Sawgrass, part of the DONNA umbrella of race and fundraising events in the Jacksonville area. The DONNA Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Jacksonville, Florida, dedicated to supporting those living with breast cancer and ...
The One Piece of Running Gear I Can Live Without: Earbuds
When it comes to running gear, we all have our must-haves: the shoes that feel just right, the leggings with the perfect pockets, the water bottle that doesn’t leak. But what about the one thing we can live without? For me, that’s easy: earbuds. I used to be all about running ...
Running Around The Storm Clouds
This has been a week of rain and storms: in Florida, it's not common to have rain all day every day. We usually get little storms that last an hour or so, then move on. Of course, it's like nothing is normal these days, so it would only track that the dismal weather persists in the form of an ugly ...
Running In The Sunshine & The Storms: 5 Weather-Proof Running Tips
If you’ve ever trained in Florida, you know the weather can’t make up its mind. One minute it’s a postcard-perfect sunrise, the next it’s a full-on thunderstorm. It could even be a 20-degree temperature drop that has you scrambling for long sleeves. Whether you’re running through heat, humidity, ...
Cozy Italian Pastina Soup For Winter Nights
When cooler weather sets in, there’s nothing like a warm, comforting soup to soothe the soul. One of my all-time favorites is "Italian Penicillin", also called Chicken Pastina Soup, a cozy, nourishing bowl that’s simple to make and easy to love. This version features more pasta, optional chicken, ...
