Category Archives: beyond 101

Beyond 101: Attend the State Fair

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Stef

Fifteen years ago, my work team decided that a summer outing was in order. After brainstorming a few ideas, our supervisor declared that we would all spend a day at the State Fair. I had never been to the state … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday, wplongform | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Beyond 101: Try logrolling

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Stef

When I crafted my 101 list, logrolling was nowhere in the realm of activities I thought about trying – but when I unexpectedly discovered a Community Education class offering to teach this very skill, how could I possibly resist? Answer: … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday, wplongform | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Beyond 101: Attend the World Series of Poker

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Stef

Yesterday my sweetie helped me complete #53 on my 101 list (to see a Las Vegas show). Since we spent the bulk of that day doing things on my agenda, I wanted to give my sweetie the opportunity to direct … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, wplongform | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Beyond 101: Participate in World Book Night

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Stef

What Is It? World Book Night (WBN) is a world-wide effort to get books into the hands of adult light- and non-readers. It is held annually on April 23 – Shakespeare’s birthday. Volunteers register to receive 20 copies of a … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday, wplongform | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Beyond 101: Donate my hair*

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Stef

(*and color my hair, and allow someone else to choose my hairstyle) I was born with a full head of hair.  At one month old I sported a lush black mop top; by the time I was two years old … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday, wplongform | Tagged , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Beyond 101: Eat an MRE

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Stef

I’m a learner.  I adored school at every stage of my development; in fact, I remember being angry the first time my mom kept me home because I was sick.  I read books with voracity (see 1981) and spent hours … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday, wplongform | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Beyond 101: Weird Foods (Library Adult Education Class)

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Stef

I love libraries, and I adore community education – so when I found out that our city’s library system offers an extensive section of community education classes, for people of all ages and interests, for free?  Woah.  Totally blew my … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday, wplongform | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Beyond 101: Go on a wellness vacation

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Stef

For many, many years, I have fantasized about going on a spa vacation somewhere.  Spending a week or so sitting on a chaise in a plush white robe, getting my feet massaged while eating bon bons, looking at gorgeous views while … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Beyond 101: Attend WordCamp

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Stef

(Warning: This is a LONG post.  Like, seriously long.  If you don’t have a lot of interest in WordPress, you may not enjoy reading much of this post.  And that’s totally cool – feel free to skip over this one.  … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Beyond 101: Attend a Seder

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Stef

I don’t know a lot about religion. I was raised Christian, and received very basic education about the Bible. From what little I read, in the Old Testament God seemed to be a very angry, vengeful force; it wasn’t until … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond 101, postaday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments