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On Sunday while participating in the Active Transportation Alliance bike ride, I saw several cyclists riding along with their pooches in tow.

Although I can’t imagine I could physically drag 75 pounds of Frasier around while biking 35 miles, the DoggyRide seemed like a nice thought.

I think DoggySnooze is probably more in line with Frasier’s lifestyle anyways.

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When I was first introduced to Vera Bradley, I was in high school and working at Crabtree & Evelyn. C & E had just begun selling the now ever popular items, but I just didn’t see the attraction. The products–mostly totes, purses and luggage–somehow seemed dowdy in their quilt-like texture; not to mention that every snotty tween in Oak Brook wanted one.

Fast forward to last year when something inside my head clicked and I decided I NEEDED to have the large duffel bag and matching travel case for traveling back and forth between Madison and home. Fast forward again to the past few weeks and I now find myself craving matching cosmetic bags, wristlets, curling iron covers (the fact that I don’t curl my hair is beside the point), umbrellas and even stationery.

My latest purchase, at least, was a practical one: a large cosmetic bag to use when traveling between houses.

City to suburbs and back again.

You can't tell here, but the windiest day of my life.

I am morally opposed to zoos, but I can't resist the wolves.

Unfortunately, I got a better view of these than the actual wolves.

Thirty-five miles seems awfully daunting at 7am.

But a view like this made it all worth it.

Exercising the mind after exercising the body.

After reading about these scones here, I knew I wanted to try them. This summer hasn’t seen a lot of baking other than the occasional banana or zucchini bread, but I was up for the challenge. [I’ve never even made scones before.] Overall the process was difficult and I’m not sure I’ll be trying these again anytime soon, but I they sure did taste good!

Last week, several friends and I decided to start a book club. I was ecstatic at this suggestion mainly because I had tried in vain to find a book club while I was in Madison, with no such luck. Joining one seemed like an ideal way to force myself to read more books; don’t get me wrong – reading is a favorite pastime, but sometimes it can be hard to find the time.

Our first foray into this Oprah-esque tradition: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. After hearing from several people that this series is a can’t miss, I am more than ready to begin.

And side note: One of the best television shows around right now–Parenthood–begins Tuesday, September 13. That’s only three short weeks away until my obsession with Lauren Graham can begin again!

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