Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 28, 2012, 1:59 pm
Advance Auto Parts Monster Truck Jam in DC's Verizon Center Mike (my husband): So, did you and the girls enjoy the Monster Truck Jam? Me: WHAT? Mike: I said, how was the Monster Truck Jam? Me: YES, WE MADE IT ON TIME.  IT WAS A LOT MORE FUN THAN I EXPECTED! Mike: I get the impression it was lo...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 28, 2012, 1:59 pm
Advance Auto Parts Monster Truck Jam in DC's Verizon Center Mike (my husband): So, did you and the girls enjoy the Monster Truck Jam? Me: WHAT? Mike: I said, how was the Monster Truck Jam? Me: YES, WE MADE IT ON TIME.  IT WAS A LOT MORE FUN THAN I EXPECTED! Mike: I get the impression it was lo...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 28, 2012, 1:21 pm
Women's Adventure magazine is looking for women to chronicle the highs and lows of learning a new sport or outdoor activity.  They're asking for volunteers so you'll be doing this for the love of writing and to pack yet another adventure into your life.  If you've dreamed of putting pen to paper f...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 28, 2012, 1:21 pm
Women's Adventure magazine is looking for women to chronicle the highs and lows of learning a new sport or outdoor activity.  They're asking for volunteers so you'll be doing this for the love of writing and to pack yet another adventure into your life.  If you've dreamed of putting pen to paper f...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 21, 2012, 1:27 pm
January is the perfect time to plan your adventurous new year.  My friend, Joanne hopes you'll take a trip to Baltimore's HONfest. HONfest is a quirky 2 day “Bawlmer” street festival where beehives, bouffants and fluffy bedroom slippers abound. HONfest is the celebration of Hons, which ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 21, 2012, 1:27 pm
January is the perfect time to plan your adventurous new year.  My friend, Joanne hopes you'll take a trip to Baltimore's HONfest. HONfest is a quirky 2 day “Bawlmer” street festival where beehives, bouffants and fluffy bedroom slippers abound. HONfest is the celebration of Hons, which ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 16, 2012, 10:32 am
... . You know, one of those uncomfortable ages that cause one to reflect on life and wonder if it is going in the right direction.  CBS' Susan Spencer just achieved an "unmentionable birthday" and decided to celebrate by taking on a new challenge. Her present to herself? Learn to ride a unicycle!...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 16, 2012, 10:32 am
... . You know, one of those uncomfortable ages that cause one to reflect on life and wonder if it is going in the right direction.  CBS' Susan Spencer just achieved an "unmentionable birthday" and decided to celebrate by taking on a new challenge. Her present to herself? Learn to ride a unicycle!...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Sep 15, 2011, 6:00 am
... 13; Eithne, Casey and the Cessna“Getting away from it all” usually means taking a trip or ... , Joanne and I literally and figuratively got away--we took off, left the ground and went ... straight and narrow and also ensured we stayed far away from other planes! Smaller ai...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Sep 15, 2011, 6:00 am
... 13; Eithne, Casey and the Cessna“Getting away from it all” usually means taking a trip or ... , Joanne and I literally and figuratively got away--we took off, left the ground and went ... straight and narrow and also ensured we stayed far away from other planes! Smaller ai...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Sep 12, 2011, 11:27 pm
Taking a well-earned break Outdoor Contributor, Anne, has  spent a chunk of the summer on a new project and a new training journal.  This is her final post about her 1,000-mile challenge. My original goal was to move 100...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Sep 12, 2011, 11:27 pm
Taking a well-earned break Outdoor Contributor, Anne, has  spent a chunk of the summer on a new project and a new training journal.  This is her final post about her 1,000-mile challenge. My original goal was to move 100...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Aug 15, 2011, 6:00 am
Thank goodness for discount deal sites like LivingSocial and Groupon. Without them, I wouldn't have had the time of my life last Sunday strapped to a barefoot stranger and falling to earth at 120 mph. Katy & Joanne Four members of my adventure group, Joanne, Katy, Sheryl and I, purchased a gre...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Aug 15, 2011, 6:00 am
Thank goodness for discount deal sites like LivingSocial and Groupon. Without them, I wouldn't have had the time of my life last Sunday strapped to a barefoot stranger and falling to earth at 120 mph. Katy & Joanne Four members of my adventure group, Joanne, Katy, Sheryl and I, purchased a gre...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Aug 10, 2011, 10:03 pm
Outdoor Contributor, Anne, has a new project and a new training journal.  She'll be writing regular posts about her 1,000-mile challenge. Scenic view of the North Fork of the Flathead I truly meant to write a post a couple of weeks ago, but I have been in recovery mode from a river trip at the end ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Aug 10, 2011, 10:03 pm
Outdoor Contributor, Anne, has a new project and a new training journal.  She'll be writing regular posts about her 1,000-mile challenge. Scenic view of the North Fork of the Flathead I truly meant to write a post a couple of weeks ago, but I have been in recovery mode from a river trip at the end ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jul 18, 2011, 10:01 pm
Outdoor Contributor, Anne, has a new project and a new training journal.  She'll be writing regular posts about her 1000-mile challenge: A few of my modes of travel: sea kayak, bike, swimsuit, running shoes, and hiking shoes I'm very goal oriented.  If I set a goal that I care about, I usually hit...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jul 18, 2011, 10:01 pm
Outdoor Contributor, Anne, has a new project and a new training journal.  She'll be writing regular posts about her 1000-mile challenge: A few of my modes of travel: sea kayak, bike, swimsuit, running shoes, and hiking shoes I'm very goal oriented.  If I set a goal that I care about, I usually hit...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jun 26, 2011, 4:33 pm
Anne, AWB's outdoor contributor, has given two Kiwi products a test drive to see if they really can make your clothing water repellant. Following a lengthy trial period and some time in the shower, she reports that Kiwi exceeded her expectations.  Here are her comments: Several months ago the Kiwi ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jun 26, 2011, 4:33 pm
Anne, AWB's outdoor contributor, has given two Kiwi products a test drive to see if they really can make your clothing water repellant. Following a lengthy trial period and some time in the shower, she reports that Kiwi exceeded her expectations.  Here are her comments: Several months ago the Kiwi ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Feb 19, 2011, 5:05 pm
Dragon Boat  Photo credit: Morgan CrawfordQ: What traditional Chinese festival takes place on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month?A: The Dragon Boat Festival, and if you start now, you and 21 of your closest friends can be part of something really exciting!A couple of years ago, some friends and I...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Feb 19, 2011, 5:05 pm
Dragon Boat  Photo credit: Morgan CrawfordQ: What traditional Chinese festival takes place on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month?A: The Dragon Boat Festival, and if you start now, you and 21 of your closest friends can be part of something really exciting!A couple of years ago, some friends and I...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 30, 2011, 10:08 am
Beth over at Adventure Woman is looking for a few good women to profile in an upcoming interview. Contact Beth to nominate yourself of someone you know.  Read on for more information... Call for Nominations!AdventureWoman.com is seeking nominations for a REAL Adventure Woman, our Adventure Woman ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 30, 2011, 10:08 am
Beth over at Adventure Woman is looking for a few good women to profile in an upcoming interview. Contact Beth to nominate yourself of someone you know.  Read on for more information... Call for Nominations!AdventureWoman.com is seeking nominations for a REAL Adventure Woman, our Adventure Woman ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 13, 2011, 6:00 am
Every January, my adventure club, the League of Adventurous Women, gathers to vote on four official adventures for the year. We always end up with bonus activities because opportunities just pop up.  For example, we have yet to hold our meeting but we've already tried a free CrossFit/Russian kettle...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 13, 2011, 6:00 am
Every January, my adventure club, the League of Adventurous Women, gathers to vote on four official adventures for the year. We always end up with bonus activities because opportunities just pop up.  For example, we have yet to hold our meeting but we've already tried a free CrossFit/Russian kettle...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 8, 2011, 6:08 pm
I read about 10-year-old Kathryn Gray's discovery of a supernova and thought it was time to post something about one of my favorite sit-at-the-computer adventures: Galaxy Zoo. (You can't be on the trapeze or playing paintball ALL the time.)  I thought I was being creative but then I heard Ira Flat...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Jan 8, 2011, 6:08 pm
I read about 10-year-old Kathryn Gray's discovery of a supernova and thought it was time to post something about one of my favorite sit-at-the-computer adventures: Galaxy Zoo. (You can't be on the trapeze or playing paintball ALL the time.)  I thought I was being creative but then I heard Ira Flat...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Nov 11, 2010, 10:59 am
How much fun can you have with $37.50, a specialized weapon, a creepy mask and 500 paintballs? Turns out, quite a bit! This past weekend, some members of The League of Adventurous Women visited Paintball-Sportsland in Frederick, Maryland where we had PERFECT weather for our four-hour blast fest.  W...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Nov 11, 2010, 10:59 am
How much fun can you have with $37.50, a specialized weapon, a creepy mask and 500 paintballs? Turns out, quite a bit! This past weekend, some members of The League of Adventurous Women visited Paintball-Sportsland in Frederick, Maryland where we had PERFECT weather for our four-hour blast fest.  W...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Oct 10, 2010, 11:07 pm
Back in January, the League of Adventurous Women added "visit a psychic" to the annual to-do list and today was the group's big day. Psychics are always interesting but our organizer, Pam, added to the experience by arranging for our group to spend the morning having brunch and bottomless mim...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Oct 10, 2010, 11:07 pm
Back in January, the League of Adventurous Women added "visit a psychic" to the annual to-do list and today was the group's big day. Psychics are always interesting but our organizer, Pam, added to the experience by arranging for our group to spend the morning having brunch and bottomless mim...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Oct 1, 2010, 10:57 pm
This Monday you could wake up and go back to work or school or whatever fills your normal routine or you could play hookie and make a difference in the world. The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October as World Habitat Day. There are plenty of activities around the planet to he...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Oct 1, 2010, 10:57 pm
This Monday you could wake up and go back to work or school or whatever fills your normal routine or you could play hookie and make a difference in the world. The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October as World Habitat Day. There are plenty of activities around the planet to he...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Sep 25, 2010, 1:09 pm
I was one of those kids who often dreamed of flying through the neighborhood with arms outstretched and hair blowing in the wind.  I never thought I could make that dream a reality until I discovered Trapeze School New York.  This past weekend, some members of my Adventure Club and I took to the a...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Sep 25, 2010, 1:09 pm
I was one of those kids who often dreamed of flying through the neighborhood with arms outstretched and hair blowing in the wind.  I never thought I could make that dream a reality until I discovered Trapeze School New York.  This past weekend, some members of my Adventure Club and I took to the a...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Sep 13, 2010, 10:37 pm
Here's some free fun that's good for you too! September 25 is Smithsonian Magazine's 6th annual Museum Day. Museums all over the country are offering free tickets online. Visit the site to download a ticket good for two admissions (limit one per household).  For a state by state list of museums and...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Sep 13, 2010, 10:37 pm
Here's some free fun that's good for you too! September 25 is Smithsonian Magazine's 6th annual Museum Day. Museums all over the country are offering free tickets online. Visit the site to download a ticket good for two admissions (limit one per household).  For a state by state list of museums and...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - May 10, 2010, 12:43 am
 Beth Walz, creator of AdventureWoman.com, is in the running as one of More magazine's most fabulous women. In Beth's own words, "The woman with the top 100 votes goes to the finals and then there is really decent prize money.  I would love to have the money to build my AdventureWomanJr. site ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - May 10, 2010, 12:43 am
 Beth Walz, creator of AdventureWoman.com, is in the running as one of More magazine's most fabulous women. In Beth's own words, "The woman with the top 100 votes goes to the finals and then there is really decent prize money.  I would love to have the money to build my AdventureWomanJr. site ...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - May 7, 2010, 6:56 am
It's European Union Week in the US. From May 9 to May 16, 2010 – with a special focus on May 9, Europe Day* – EU Centers of Excellence, universities, think tanks, other non-governmental organizations and the Embassies and Consulates of EU Member States around the US will take part in Eur...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - May 7, 2010, 6:56 am
It's European Union Week in the US. From May 9 to May 16, 2010 – with a special focus on May 9, Europe Day* – EU Centers of Excellence, universities, think tanks, other non-governmental organizations and the Embassies and Consulates of EU Member States around the US will take part in Eur...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Apr 18, 2010, 12:29 am
Today is the beginning of National Park Week and all 392 of the wild spaces in the National Park Service are free to the public until April 25.  Grab your hiking shoes and click here to find a park near you. What a great way to celebrate spring!  This gorgeous waterfall is in Yellowstone Na...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Apr 18, 2010, 12:29 am
Today is the beginning of National Park Week and all 392 of the wild spaces in the National Park Service are free to the public until April 25.  Grab your hiking shoes and click here to find a park near you. What a great way to celebrate spring!  This gorgeous waterfall is in Yellowstone Na...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Apr 17, 2010, 8:56 am
Monica Bhide's life hasn't gone in the direction she planned. She wanted to attend graduate school in India but her father insisted she go to the US. She studied to be an engineer but, as destiny would have it, she's now a food writer. Monica's story, "Undesigning a Life," is featured in the April e...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Apr 17, 2010, 8:56 am
Monica Bhide's life hasn't gone in the direction she planned. She wanted to attend graduate school in India but her father insisted she go to the US. She studied to be an engineer but, as destiny would have it, she's now a food writer. Monica's story, "Undesigning a Life," is featured in the April e...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Apr 3, 2010, 12:01 am
I've mentioned before that I started this blog as an off-shoot of my adventure club, "The League of Adventurous Women."  The League meets each January and picks four official activities for the year and then we usually have someone offer to lead a few bonus events on the side.  This year, we off...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Apr 3, 2010, 12:01 am
I've mentioned before that I started this blog as an off-shoot of my adventure club, "The League of Adventurous Women."  The League meets each January and picks four official activities for the year and then we usually have someone offer to lead a few bonus events on the side.  This year, we off...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Mar 24, 2010, 10:20 pm
The last time I played Bingo it was a rainy day in 2nd grade and recess had been canceled. Zooming forward a few dozen years I generally think of Bingo as a game for the generations ahead of and behind me -- but not for me.  Well, I have been wrong! Over the weekend, I attended a Bingo fundraiser f...
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Michaelle S. posted an article on Adventurous Women Blog - Mar 24, 2010, 10:20 pm
The last time I played Bingo it was a rainy day in 2nd grade and recess had been canceled. Zooming forward a few dozen years I generally think of Bingo as a game for the generations ahead of and behind me -- but not for me.  Well, I have been wrong! Over the weekend, I attended a Bingo fundraiser f...
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