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What should I read?

There are a million reasons why I can’t wait for our honeymoon, but one of them is definitely the much-needed break. I’m looking forward to a little time to sit back, relax, and read something fun (because super fun frivolous reading and the word vacation are one in the same).

I’m excited to start making a list of what books I might want to take along… and because I have a sneaking suspicion that you all are sitting on some fantastic recommendations, I thought I’d start with you.

So tell me, what book will I be crazy if I miss?

P.S. Bookshelf Porn

10 Comments | Posted on: October 17, 2012 | Category: Life

Why I Blog

I was so honored to find out recently that a fellow blogger, lovinghomemade, decided to spread some love and nominate A Thousand Threads for the Addictive Blog Award… a huge honor because the award comes from someone who understands exactly what it takes, and she still likes my blog… so thank you lovinghomemade, it really means a ton.

But here’s the thing… the award requires that the nominated blogger share a little bit about why they blog, and when I thought about it, I realized that I’ve never really answered that question.

In fact, I’m not even sure it’s something I’ve ever fully thought through. Deep down, of course, I know… but even now, it’s not easy to put into words why I do this thing, night after night… keeping my poor guy awake so long he falls asleep on the floor while waiting for me to finish up and head to bed, only to wake up to another day of work and another night of blogging.

Wow okay that probably doesn’t sound very appealing at all… but it is, I swear it. I’ll try to make the case a little better below…

14 Comments | Posted on: September 27, 2012 | Category: Life, Ramblings

According to our iPhones

Trips to the farm, the fair, Nova Scotia, and NYC (oh, and a little bit of wedding planning too). It’s been a busy couple of months. Are you following along?

Hope everyone’s week is off to a good start (even if Tuesdays are kind of the worst).

xoxo

5 Comments | Posted on: September 25, 2012 | Category: Life

To those just starting out…

There is nothing more valuable than the advice of someone who’s been there, especially someone as admirable as Ira Glass. This American Life regularly pins me to the seat of my car long after I’ve come home… waiting, needing to hear the end of the story… just so I can run inside and tell the whole thing to Mark (albeit very badly, and in not nearly as entertaining a way as Ira… while Mark looks at me confused).

As I strive daily to improve my writing, my photography, my blog, myself… I find myself coming back to this quote, over and over, and trying to remember that “It’s normal to take a while.”

If you know what good looks like, you can get there. “You just have to fight your way through.”

Thanks Alison for sending this my way, I’ve needed it… and I thought a few others might too.

P.S. Do you ever go through the archives of your favorite blogs? Like, the super duper successful ones? Those blogs are perfectly polished now… but for most, there was a time (long, long ago) that they looked a lot like you.

It can be pretty inspiring.

Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.

5 Comments | Posted on: September 5, 2012 | Category: Life, Ramblings

Rainy Day Chores

It was a rainy holiday weekend here in Maryland, with the remains of Hurricane Isaac working their way up the coast and landing just in time to sabotage our sunny plans, but we made the most of the opportunity and hunkered down to finish a few nagging chores.

Picture editing, envelope stamping, workin’ on the camera skills… the thing is, everything is better when you’re together, so it wasn’t so bad.

We spent the rest of the weekend taking advantage of the outdoors when we could, squeezing in a couple of runs and a little time at the driving range… then huddling under the blankets to take in a movie (so good) and sip a possible wedding champagne.

And of course, we didn’t let the rain stop us from a little end of summer ice cream at the best place in town.

8 Comments | Posted on: September 4, 2012 | Category: Life

Is it Monday already?

This weekend we headed up to New York for Mark’s first suit fitting and to see a friend’s show (Her last before it heads to Scotland for Edinburgh fringe!) and since Mark was busy playing with other, fancier cameras… I got a little time behind the lens.

Pepe and I are still getting to know each other (what, you don’t name your inanimate objects?) but we’re a whole lot closer than we used to be. Honestly, I’d say I’m about half a step above point and shoot, but hey, anything’s an improvement.

Mark was pretty excited about his fitting (I can’t wait to see!) and it gave us a good excuse to grab some tasty brunch at egg before heading into Manhattan to get ready for the show — which was amazing, and echoed a lot of important issues I’ve been thinking about lately (especially while reading this book). I’m so proud of that kickass playwright friend of mine… but that’s nothing new.

On Sunday we squeezed in a tasty bagel and a trip to the High Line before heading home to our cozy beds and our happy puppy. I love trips out of town, and especially love the chance to see friends, but it’s always nice to come home, too. And I know Mr. Lennon is pretty pumped.

How was your weekend? Was it as super hot as it was in the east? We nearly died.

1 Comment | Posted on: August 6, 2012 | Category: Life, Ramblings

According to our iPhones

This summer is flying by much too fast.

Follow along on Instagram here.

6 Comments | Posted on: July 31, 2012 | Category: Life

Do you take time off to avoid burning out?

Recently, I read an article in Runners World that advocated taking a little time off… and commenced to roll my eyes. Time off is something no runner really likes, because inevitably, time off means taking a step back in your training. It means slowing down, losing distance… and having to face the long hard road back.

But then I thought about it, is one step back maybe worth it if it results in two steps forward?

The author argued that forcing a scheduled break (for him, it was the whole summer) had kept him from burning out… since the rest of the year was spent training so hard. The best part of the break was that by the time the summer was done, he could barely contain his desire to get back out there.

I realized that, in many ways, I already do this. Because I’m a big old wimp and the summer heat kind of wrecks me, I usually slow things down. We tend to train for and run the shorter races during this time… and once the summer is over, I’m craving the distance again.

Do you take breaks from the things you work hard on to avoid burning out? I can think of a ton of examples that don’t involve running at all.

(Actually, I’ve employed this strategy a couple of times along the wedding planning road.)

Photo: From my first marathon… in the middle of winter. What can I say? I like to run in the cold.

3 Comments | Posted on: July 30, 2012 | Category: Life, Running

On Having a Baby and Having “It All”

As a lady with a job, a blog, and a soon-to-be husband and step-son… who would (I think) someday like to have a little bugger of my own… believe me when I say that I fully believe in and support the idea of “having it all.” Meaning nothing more than that, someday, I would really like to be able to have both a job, and a kid… as successfully as possible.

That said, I’ve been meaning to comment on Anne Marie Slaughter’s Atlantic piece because, well, I’m pretty sure she’s right… and the whole “it all” thing is a little more complicated than any of us would really like.

4 Comments | Posted on: July 12, 2012 | Category: Business, Life, Ramblings

Family Meal, Moonrise Kingdom, and a Big Scary Storm

That’s our weekend, for the most part… some good food, a really great movie, and one super crazy storm…

On Friday night, after a long day of car trouble that meant Mark needed to take me to work, we decided to make the best of it all (extra time together!) and make our way to Family Meal. The diner is the latest from Frederick’s favorite Voltaggio, and the food was just as good as we hoped. We snacked on some seriously mouthwatering pot pie bites, Tillamook mac & cheese, and adult milkshakes (made with real vanilla — and a dollop of fluff). And minus the heat, both inside and out, we had a pretty great time.

We went home to watch a little of the Tour and then head off to bed before waking up to a nice day at the pool and a little spinning of our own. Mark is finally beginning to recover enough to get himself on a bike, as long as it’s stationary, and I think he’s pretty happy not to be confined to the couch.

On Sunday we woke up early for some homemade waffles with strawberries, almond butter, and whipped cream, our favorite (of course, not one thing I’ve mentioned has been on the wedding-approved diet… has it? shit), and hot yoga for me, then dressed up and headed to Silver Spring for a little date night at Cubano’s and the AFI. I’ve been dying to see Moonrise Kingdom since the moment it hit the theater… and the seriously beautiful little Wes Anderson masterpiece didn’t disappoint a bit.

But let me tell you, big crashy scary storms and worried puppies… they do not mix. In a bit of a departure from our very relaxing weekend… Mark and I spent the better part of last night comforting our little dude, trying to explain that the (admittedly pretty effing scary) crashing outside wouldn’t make its way inside to hurt us anytime soon. He wasn’t convinced.

This morning I think we’re all feeling a little sleepy, especially since it’s still pretty gloomy out there… and this is looking like a really nice place to spend the day.

What were you up to this weekend? And have you seen Moonrise Kingdom yet? What did you think?!

Any Marylanders out there try Family Meal?

3 Comments | Posted on: July 9, 2012 | Category: Life

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