I have to be kept busy. I'm always thinking of new and exciting (to me, at least) hobbies that can keep me occupied. Below are a few of my favorite things.

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Gardening

I'm into it, but my success has been limited. It takes more time and patience than I have most days.

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Peloton

I'm addicted. The bike, tread, and strength training are my favorites. Find me @DrChrisHeinrich.

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Reading

From horror to classic lit. Send me some suggestions to add to my TBR list. You can find me on Fable. Also, check out my book club, Walden's Social Change Book Club! Everyone is welcome to join.

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Needle and Thread Art

I have so many ongoing projects, and I enjoy all of them. I still can't figure out crocheting, but I've gotten better at knitting and needlepoint. Shashiko is next on the list of things to try.

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Cooking Competition Shows

Nothing gives me more pleasure than a new season of GBBO. If you know Gordon Ramsay, I have some ideas.

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Museums

From art to natural history, I absolutely love spending time looking at all the treasures. My inner Robert Langdon and Indiana Jones come out. You can find me and my family at several local ones several weekends a month. Some of our favorites are Harvard Museum of Natural History; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. On the bucket list is to spend as much time as possible at The Smithsonian Institution sites and the Louvre.

 

Running

I completed a 5K in November 2024 after avoiding organizing races for many years. Something overtook me, and I've been signing up for as many as I can since. Stats are below. I hope to complete my first marathon in 2025!​