You are here: Home / Archives for My Life in Words

First Lady Michelle Obama, Eli Manning and the Partnership For A Healthier America

March 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

So this happened Friday…

Michelle Obama Eli Manning Cory Booker Partnership for a Healthier America

Michelle Obama gave the closing keynote at the 2013 Partnership for a Healthier America Summit, which also included Newark, NJ Mayor Cory A. Booker and New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning.

I attended the Partnership for a Healthier America Summit on March 8, 2013 at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium. The energy in the room was infectious.

This fitness foodie totally geeked out.

I loved learning about the Farm to School program, hearing the dynamic Cory A. Booker, mayor of Newark, NJ, and discovering the Reebok’s BOKS (Build Our Kids’ Success) program from its ambassador New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning.

Listening to the First Lady deliver the closing keynote was pretty cool, too.

OK, REALLY COOL!

(so was getting a press pass with “White House” on it.)

Now, I’m even more inspired by her Let’s Move! campaign.

What’s inspiring you today?

Filed Under: Conferences, My Life in Words Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Foodie Friday: Bobby Flay

June 9, 2012 by 1 Comment

So this happened…

Bobby Flay Bobby's Burger Palace Maryland Live Casino

I attended a press luncheon for the opening of the 10th Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP), this one at the new Maryland Live Casino in Hanover, Maryland. Bobby greeted each of us with a handshake and then spent about 30 minutes telling us the story of this restaurant and explaining his food philosophy for burgers, fries and shakes — the stars of the BBP menu. This self-professed burger guy says he likes his food simple and made with quality ingredients.

The luncheon was a very casual, informal meet-and-greet. And one that I almost missed.

Yes, I almost skipped it because I had been there the night before covering the casino opening and was lacking sleep (don’t look at the bags under my eyes). But I coffee-ed up and went anyway. And I’m so glad I did, not just because I got to meet a Food Network star (well, yes, that) but because I got to sample the menu.

I ordered the LA burger, which features avocado (a fav) and watercress. I ordered it sans cheese because I’m dairy-free (but don’t tell Bobby because he’s all about melted cheese) and Crunchified(TM), or topped with potato chips. I also ordered the sweet potato fries — so good! I skipped out on the milkshakes, which contain a whopping 11 ounces of ice cream. I’m going to try making a dairy-free version and I’ll share that along with a review of his cookbook, Bobby Flay’s Burgers, Fries, and Shakes, that I received (affiliate link).

Bobbys Burger Palace burger fries shake

Which celebrity foodie would you like to meet? Let me know in the comments below.

Filed Under: My Life in Words, Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

Project 52 Resolution

January 6, 2012 by 4 Comments

project 52 p52 weekly photo challenge my3boybarians.com

I got a new camera for Christmas. Its been on my wish list for over a year but it took me a awhile to figure out which camera I wanted (I decided on a Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) — note this is an affiliate link). And then I waited for it to go sale (hubby got it at a good price at Best Buy).

I don’t aspire to be a professional photographer but I do aspire to be a better photographer. I want to learn how to use my camera to its fullest and to take better pictures.

So I thought I’d participate in Project 52, a weekly photo challenge hosted by Darcy at My 3 Boybarians. I discovered her blog during her 31 Days to a Better Photo series; check it out.

The theme for week one is resolutions. I don’t think my photo is terribly creative (another reason to keep at the challenge) but it represents some of my goals for the year, both personal and professional.

What are your goals for 2012? How would you represent them in a photo?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ,

Finding Faith

October 29, 2011 by 1 Comment

I recently read Lost Edens – A True Story by Jaime Patterson, a book about the author’s failed marriage. There were so many poignant lines but the sentiment that resonated with me was Patterson’s struggle with her faith during this dark time in her life. She asks “Where is God in this?.” She prays for answers but feels she’s not getting a response, at least not the one she wants.

And this I get because I’ve been struggling, too, and wondering where God is in all this darkness.

At my darkest point, when I felt I wasn’t strong enough to carry the burdens weighing on me, I turned to a friend whose faith is solid. She encouraged me not to lose faith, that God wasn’t punishing me; He was crying with me and I wasn’t alone.

So I prayed. And I bargained. And I got through.

I truly believe that everything happens for a reason even if that reason isn’t always evident. I just have to remember to keep believing and I’ll find my faith.

Disclaimer: As a member of the From Left to Write Book Club, I received this book for free. These opinions are my own. This post is not intended as a review. The link is an Amazon Affiliate link.

Filed Under: Books, From Left to Write, My Life in Words Tagged With:

National Writing Day

October 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Apparently, October 20 is National Writing Day.

Who knew? You’d think I would.

So, in honor of this day, here’s a post I wrote awhile ago about why I write. Still holds true.

Enjoy.

What have you written today?

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Filed Under: Follow the Novel, My Life in Words Tagged With: ,
«Older Posts