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Olympics 2012: Gabby Douglas

8/10/2012

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BEST.ANAGRAM.EVER:

Gabby (Douglas)
USA Gold

What else is there to say, except congratulations to this beautiful champion.
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Game On

6/10/2011

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Crocquet
Since the advent of video games, the mere idea of any outdoor, physical activity, for children and adults alike, seems to be fading rather quickly. Very quickly! (And we wonder why there's an obesity problem among today's youth.) 

Looking through the Restoration Hardware catalog recently, I came across these outdoor games that my cousins and I spent hours, usually at my grandmother's, playing until we were made to come inside. With summer coming soon, these games would indeed be a great addition to any family's game night.
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Badminton
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Lawn Bowling
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Horseshoes
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Bocce Ball

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They Call Me, Mr. Hood

10/30/2010

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(Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz)
I just got back from archery class, which is down the street from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. I haven't been in a few weeks, so my arms are just a tad bit sore.

Because I was never a Boy Scout, when I came across an ad, a few months back, for the
Pasadena Roving Archer,  I thought that it would be great fun to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow. Honestly, maybe I was more intrigued at being allowed to shoot an apple off of someone's head. You know, someone like an ex-girlfriend or an annoying co-worker. Come to find out, though, requests like these are surprisingly frowned upon at the range. Can you believe that? Well, at least the "Granny Smith" that I'd taken along, made for a hearty snack. 

My first time there was interesting. After an hour and a half training class, the beginners (me and a bunch of twelve year olds!) were finally allowed to shoot up the town. Okay, more like the bulls-eye target perched on a haystack from ten yards away, but you get the idea. The staff at
Pasadena Roving Archer is extraordinarily knowledgable, as well as, patient and friendly. I've only been about 7 or 8 times, but each time it's been a great deal of fun and good to see a fair number of parents participating  with their children. (Age requirement = 10 and up)

Be be sure to get there by 8:15 on Saturday morning to claim equipment and a spot. The first lesson is FREE and $5.00, thereafter.

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A Close Shave

10/17/2010

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Since, it's  a rather  safe bet  that I won't be receiving the aforementioned  Sterling Silver Razor Set, I will share with you what I do use - the Gillette's Fusion ProGlide. It has changed my life. Don't you hate when people say that? But, it really has made my shaving routine easier.
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I was a little hesitant at first to waste money on this "new and improved" razor, because haven't you noticed that "new" usually just refers to a price increase? (and maybe a slight change in the packaging.) Well, I'm happy to report that this razor has definitely lived up to the hype. The first time I used it, I immediately noticed the difference. The blades have now been placed closer together which allows them to glide more smoothly across the skin. Honestly, it felt as if I was shaving without a blade. My skin was probably the softest it has ever been after shaving. Ever! I've eaten pudding that has had a tougher skin than the skin on my face that first day; baby smooth. 


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Shaving Grace

10/16/2010

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    One of the earliest and best memories I have is of me, at 7, standing at the bathroom   sink   "shaving"
alongside my father. Of course, my razor was acrylic and without an actual blade, but it still offered the thrill of  performing "big boy" activities. Much to my father's chagrin, he quickly realized that the best part of this ritual for me was furiously shaking his can of Barbasol  Shaving Foam and lathering up - so much so that  surely my face must have resembled that of a snow-capped mountain (or Frosty). After nearly drowning in foam  that very first time, I quickly learned that it was not  necessary to have the foam creep upwards past my eyebrows and outwards towards my ears. But, oh what fun I had!

This Sterling Silver Razor & Brush Set from
The Art of Shaving, while stunning, is definitely for the man who doesn't look at price tags (or, at least, his wife/girlfriend doesn't, should she decide to surprise him with this amazing gift.) Originally priced at $3,400.00, I just looked at the website and it's good to know that the set has been gently reduced to $1,700.00. (Whatever became of the cost efficient disposable Bic razors?) I don't know if it's because I started my grooming regimen so terribly early, but over the years I've come to absolutely loathe the tedious task of shaving. But of course, maybe if I had a sterling silver razor and brush set, then...


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    N.D. Harrington
    I was born in the country, but brought up in the big city, with hopes of always maintaining the charm, wit and character of a southern,      sophisticated
    gentleman. In my goal to live more  passionately & purposefully, here are just a few things  that  I've  learned and experienced along the way, making my journey more interesting, and more importantly, easier.
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