Author Archives: Marcy

About Marcy

I blog about trying to get out of my comfort zone, completing 101 things in 1001 days, and writing my memoirs (with writing prompts for bloggers). I am a teacher and writer living in Connecticut.

Bringing my dad to the hospital

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Marcy

This is part of a series, “Scene from a memoir I haven’t written yet.” Scroll to the bottom to see how to link up a story of your own. Please join me! Bringing my dad to the hospital Regret is … Continue reading →

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Of Julia Child, Dan Aykroyd, and Beef Bourguignon

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Marcy

Beef Bourguignon, a Daring Cooks challenge First of all, I couldn’t believe the serendipity of the red wine I picked up for making this classic French stew. I’m a bit too young to have watched Julia Child‘s cooking show when … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Wine and Hike

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Marcy

I had a perfect Mother’s Day: Gorgeous weather, a wine tasting and picnic at a local vineyard, and a nice hike with my family. I also cooked a special dinner of beef bourguinon. And to top it all off, the … Continue reading →

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The Off the Beaten Path (and Couch) Playlist

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Marcy

Quick: What’s the first thing I should do to start training for the Rugged Maniac? A) Get a new pair of running shoes. B) Stretch. C) Hit the pavement. D) Make a new playlist. Once the correct answer, D, was … Continue reading →

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I am not rugged…

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Marcy

… nor am I a maniac. But I better become one soon! Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race I needed a new challenge, so when this opportunity came along, I signed up. I have a lot of time to prepare, but … Continue reading →

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Just Do It Backwards

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Marcy

This is part of a series, “Scene from a memoir I haven’t written yet.” Scroll to the bottom to see how to link up a story of your own. Please join me! Just Do It Backwards 2012… “Game.” I bend … Continue reading →

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Making homemade whole wheat pasta

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Marcy

I’ve crossed another thing off my list of 101 things in 1001 days: Make homemade pasta. Homemade whole wheat pasta with fresh tomato and basil sauce These are the steps I followed in the above pictures. Gather your ingredients for … Continue reading →

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Tuk-Tuk Hell, or Heaven

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Marcy

The writing prompts below are just suggestions–any story about yourself is welcome. This is part of a series, “Scene from a memoir I haven’t written yet.” Scroll to the bottom to see how to link up a story of your … Continue reading →

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Great Walks: Travel Bucket List

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Marcy

I am participating in Latin Abroad’s Travel Bucket List with three things I’ve done and three things I want to do. Travel Bucket Half-Full: Great Walks I’ve Done 1. Bryce Canyon, Utah I long to return to Bryce Canyon, the … Continue reading →

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47 Years of Great Rock: You Say It’s Your Birthday

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Marcy

Hop on  a 13-minute journey through the history of rock and roll. Starting with the classic rock of the Who in 1965, you’ll hear hard rock, psychedelia, roots rock, Southern rock, funk, punk, new wave, a quick nod to disco, … Continue reading →

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