Monthly Archives: August 2014

It’s all about the science (oversharing #2): I ran to the top without stopping.

Posted on August 23, 2014 by val

I’ve decided to call these oversharing chronicles “It’s all about the science” because that is truly the essence of my trainer Ian’s approach. This is not about willpower, deprivation, or hard-core gym-rat behavior. This is simply about zeroing in on the … Continue reading →

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Please UN-save the Oct dates, and save these new Dec dates instead

Posted on August 21, 2014 by val

Hey all – the solo concerts/live recording of “Just Getting Good” that I posted about here have been moved from October to December (due to venue schedule and wanting to have more breathing room in general). New dates, at the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Oversharing alert: reversing the insidious weight gain creep! with Ian Lane

Posted on August 21, 2014 by val

Okay people: I’ve gained 15 pounds, and it’s time to get serious. I’m posting publicly about it for extra accountability and to see if I can help support anyone else facing similar issues. At the risk of oversharing, I think … Continue reading →

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Gratitude, volume 5 of 5

Posted on August 21, 2014 by val

Day 5 of 5 in the gratitude game, instigated by David Reiley. This has been such a wonderful exercise – thank you, David!Today I am grateful for : 1 – digital photography. I am lucky to have a really good short-term … Continue reading →

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Gratitude, volume 4 of 5

Posted on August 21, 2014 by val

Day 4 of 5 in the gratitude game, instigated by David Reiley:Today I am grateful for:1 – friends with history. There is nothing like the comfort of being with people who have known you forever, and I am so lucky and … Continue reading →

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Gratitude, volume 3 of 5

Posted on August 21, 2014 by val

Day 3 of 5 in the gratitude game, instigated by David Reiley:Today I am grateful for: 1 – good brakes on our car. As I write this, in a coffee shop in Westwood after dropping Mose off at UCLA for the … Continue reading →

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Gratitude, volume 2 of 5

Posted on August 21, 2014 by val

Day 2 of 5 in the gratitude game, instigated by David Reiley:Today I am grateful for 1 – partnership. My amazing husband and collaborator Brendan has been my partner in music, writing and life for 20 years now. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Gratitude, volume 1 of 5

Posted on August 21, 2014 by val

My dear friend David Reiley invited me to play the 5-day “gratitude game,” which involves publicly posting 3 things per day for which I’m grateful, and tagging 3 people per day to do the same. Usually I shy away from things like … Continue reading →

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