Now What?

Every year I look forward to the Boston Marathon, whether I am running or spectating. Ok, I'll be honest, the running bit kind of ended about ten-years ago. But still. Held on Patriot's Day on the third Monday of April, the event marks the real beginning of spring for us Bostonians. In the weeks leading up to the race, the air changes from biting cold to mild (and by mild, I'm talking about 40 degrees. Really). The sun sets later in the day, making the days feel languorously infinite. Tulip leaves sprout from the earth while landscapers park their trucks along the neighborhood streets ready to christen lawns in desperate need of care. And the Passover and Easter holidays underscore the importance of reflection, rebirth, and reminiscing about running Boston. The 118th running of this year's race takes place on April 21, 2014 marking the first anniversary of the marathon bombings. As Bostonians, we have always been Boston Strong. Only no...

Last weekend a few friends and I headed down to Virginia Beach for the annual Neptune Festival for a girls get-a-way weekend. I decided that even after spending several weeks in Turkey with my kids and extended family this past August, this Momma needed a BREAK from EVERYONE right about now. So my latest Now What moment took a detour to Virginia Beach for some sun and fun while my husband and kids bonded back home. While this was my first time in VB, I am positive it will not be my last. Here's why. One big never-ending beach Virginia Beach is home to endless miles of clean, sandy beaches stretching along the Atlantic coast with a convenient paved boardwalk and bike path running parallel along the entire way. And let me emphasize the "clean" part. Not an ounce of seaweed, rock, shell, dead jellyfish or crustacean skeleton could be found along these sandy shores. Kudos g...