

Lesson(s) Learned
I recently learned lots about refinishing hardwood floors. I love projects, and this one would challenge me in many ways. I followed typical project execution methods - creating a plan; researching processes, tools, skills; setting dates; gather supplies and labor; allowing for a little cushion; then executing. Here is my original plan: Move everything off of the wooden floors Rent an orbital sander Purchase sealer & finish Go Day 1 - sand and sealer coat Day 2 - two coats


Dogs vs. Daffodils
I love living in a small town on Cape Cod. In Falmouth, one of the major signs of spring is the annual Daffodil Days at Spohr Gardens. Spohr Gardens is one of those hidden treasures that locals know and love, and sometimes we share them with visitors. Daffodil Days is for everyone. The two blissful weekends of meandering through thousands and thousands of these bright, cheery blooms is irresistable and must be shared. For 2 short days out of the year. They are brilliant


Define "taper".
I ran a lot last year (2014). A lot. I started with a 10k at the inaugural Cape Cod Trail Race and reached a pinnacle of ~18 miles over 36 hours as part of an ultra relay team of 6 women Ragnar's Reach the Beach. Phew. I interspersed these with the Capablities and Houston Memorial 5ks in Hyannis and topped the year off with the annual Thanksgiving Chase the Turkey benefiting Falmouth Service Center. So in November I signed up for the 2015 Cape Cod Trail Race, and it happe