In Like a Lion?

Well, Happy Spring! This makes total sense given the winter we've had.  Never surprising but always interesting. This is today at 10:30am and then at 3:30pm. 

Just Around the River Bend

Sometimes, the adventure comes to you. In typical Ohio fashion, the temperature went from arctic to approaching spring within a week.  And this is what happens when it's caught in the middle.  -A

Merry Christmas!

Winter Winery

We spent our Saturday relaxing at a couple of wineries with my parents.  Although it is now spring the area where the wineries are located is still snow covered.  It was a beautiful day to take a day trip as the roads were clear and the sun was shining at times.  I think the man fishing under the bridge was posing for me.  He looks content but I can't imagine standing in the icy water.  The dogs at the one winery greet everyone at the door.  A nice day to enjoy time with family, good food and wine. - P

It's Still Winter!

I'm sure that is stating the obvious, at least those in Ohio and the surrounding areas. The last couple of days I've been out and about soaking up what is probably (hopefully!?!) the tail end of winter. A day of snowboarding and then a nice nine mile run at the Towpath. My legs are sore and I'm pretty exhausted (in a good way), but if you need me I'll be spending tomorrow inside. -A

Winter Contrast

The view I enjoyed a couple of weeks in South Carolina.

The view I am enjoying now in the Midwest.

They are both incredible views and I like them both.  - P

Happy New Year - 2013

I hope this new year finds everyone healthy and happy with goals to accomplish this year. The past week or two I, like most other people, was in Holiday mode. Some work, some play, some relaxing, some food. Here are just some of the more photogenic highlights from the past few days. They include some outdoor snowy running, and visits the Columbus Art Museum. -A

Random Hike

On Saturday A and I decided we would go to yoga and then a 6 mile run. The winter has been mild so far, but Saturday proved to be anything but mild.  After yoga we knew running was out of the question as the streets were not clear, and we didn't want to be out there with cars sliding on the road.  After a few minutes thought on an alternate plan we decided to go for a hike.  We went out for a little over an hour and covered about 3 miles.  The change in plan was nice as we both haven't really participated in any winter sports this year so far.  Although we had our heart set on running I am glad we adapted to a little change in the schedule. We enjoyed the soup my husband made a lot more knowing it was well deserved after the hike in the cold blustery snow. - P

  

Baltimore

I took a quick trip to Baltimore over the weekend, and a few things caught my eye while walking around.
-A