TahoeGirl’s blogVox2009-11-24T16:54:16ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atomtag:vox.com,2006:6p00c22527b85d8fdb/This space reserved.My new writing gigtag:vox.com,2009-11-24:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb0123ddeaaf51860d2009-11-24T16:54:16Z2009-11-24T16:54:16ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Because my life isn't full enough with work, teaching, playing and my feeble attempt at finding balance, I've started writing about telemark and backcountry skiing in the Lake Tahoe region for Examiner.com. Check it out - and don't worry, I'll st...
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The joy of skiingtag:vox.com,2009-11-23:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb01240b7cc554860e2009-11-23T03:19:19Z2009-11-23T03:19:19ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Ski season has finally started at Lake Tahoe, with the openings of Mt. Rose, Heavenly, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Squaw Valley this week. N and I actually had plans to head to Mammoth (which has been open since October), but his asymptomatic manflu r...
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More homeownership funtag:vox.com,2009-11-18:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb0123f17e8f56860f2009-11-18T21:20:18Z2009-11-18T21:20:18ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Our older house had gifted us with a few surprises over the years, but nothing dramatic like rodent infestations or exploding pipes. [knock wood] So the backed up shower this week has been a bit of a surprise. More so the discovery that our hou...
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Waiting for Wintertag:vox.com,2009-11-17:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb0123f17d5633860f2009-11-17T05:14:08Z2009-11-17T16:00:10ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
The weeks before ski season always leave me in an uncomfortable state of limbo. The days are too short - and cold - for any long mountain bike rides, and hiking requires more layers and planning. Add to that a stupid injury (mine), the start of ...
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November Snowtag:vox.com,2009-11-12:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb0123dde52271860d2009-11-12T19:37:00Z2009-11-12T19:37:17ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
While cynics may claim this is but a dusting, last night's storm brought a few inches of snow to our house at lake level, and the resorts are reporting up to 6 inches. So it's a start. Though with a few resorts slated to open next weekend, I'm...
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Coffee, How I Miss Youtag:vox.com,2009-11-11:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb01240b776cdc860e2009-11-11T20:26:22Z2009-11-11T20:26:22ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
A few weeks ago I decided to reduce my coffee dependency for a number of reasons. I've reduced my consumption substantially (threw out the IV drip and everything), but I'm not giving it up entirely. Were I to do so, I think I'd end up alienating...
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Gratefultag:vox.com,2009-11-01:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb01240b72a368860e2009-11-01T16:13:16Z2009-11-01T16:13:16ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Last week I managed to punch myself in the chest with my bike handlebars. At the time it hurt, but I was more focused on getting through the rest of the bike ride and back to the car. While I've had more than my fair share of cuts and bruises, I...
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The Joys of Home Ownershiptag:vox.com,2009-10-28:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb0123ddca5bc3860c2009-10-28T02:00:25Z2009-10-28T02:05:39ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Being a homeowner at Lake Tahoe is an exercise in quirkiness, frustration and required inventiveness. Beyond all the zoning regulations required for something as seemingly simple as tree removal, there’s the inherent silliness of home constructi...
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Things Learned this Monthtag:vox.com,2009-10-26:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb0123ddc9c9b2860c2009-10-26T23:12:29Z2009-10-26T23:12:29ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
I may be getting older, but the wisdom thing ain't happening Giving up coffee is not for the weak You use your chest muscles for a lot more things than you realize A chest contusion is unpleasant (and makes comedies painful) Stretching does mak...
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Hungry for Wintertag:vox.com,2009-10-26:asset-6a00c22527b85d8fdb0123ddc9357d860c2009-10-26T00:54:52Z2009-10-26T00:54:52ZTahoeGirlhttp://tahoegirl.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
October typically marks the beginning of the ski film season, when filmmakers of all winter persuasions (telemark, alpine, snowboard) take their shows on the road, fueling the winter lust of die-hard skiers like me. This weekend brought a double ...