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For Dad
Here reflecting on the unpredictable passing of this year, Your essence whispering softly in my ear. Are you the butterfly floating on a breeze, The dragon fly – flying over me, The sound of the leaves as they rustle on their branches? I hear you in the soft sounds of birds waking at first light…
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Social Distancing – Struggles of an Extrovert
I know that we are all in this together, and that there are many heated emotions and theories that reflect where we are at this point. I ran my last race before the “Stay at Home Order” on March 14th, it was a 7.77k put on by my favorite racing family, 3W Races – known…
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June — Part One — Wedding bells and Race report
What a whirlwind June has been! I had an event or race every weekend – boy and I pumped to tell you about all of them! Goin’ to the chapel… June 2, was a super amazing day! My son married his girl, and they are off on that crazy adventure called, life, together! I was…
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The layover
Traveling for vacation is always fun (and exhausting). Getting to the destination is always a bot on the stressful side – but once you’re there, somehow the travel adventure is a thing of the past and sometimes one of the best parts of the story. Having delays and lay overs makes for a long day…
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What activity do I lose myself in?
What activities do you lose yourself in? I am working hard to get it back, but I used to lose myself in running. The sights, sounds and the feels of moving, seeing life outside – I have stepped away for a while since my health hasn’t cooperated with my favorite activity. I have had so…
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Fall thought
Cracking sounds beneath my feet,Autumn leaves dancing, twirling to the groundSmells of crisp cool air fill my lungsPeaceful feeling in my heartSoul filled with vision of loveMind is spinning, an unwinding songSafety aloneFearless with HimNever growing wearyHolding tight to the days gone byOpen eyes – Open mindWhat is to come, a challenge no adventureWaiting for…
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Preparing for darkness
Almost two years ago, our sweet Zoe lost her left eye to glaucoma. She handled it way better than we did, bouncing back like nothing had ever happened. It was sudden and we had no clue that it was coming. Just before July 4th, I came home from work just wiped out, I fell asleep…
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I guess this is a rant…
AS I sit here taking that first sip of my morning coffee, I think back on all of the doctors, PAs, and Nurse Practitioners I have seen in my adult life (I don’t really count the time before I was 18, military doctors never saw us for more than a time or two). And I…
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Today is my birthday…
Looking back at this past year, seeing where I was as compared to where I am is I realize I have had some changes in my life, and not all bad! I know I should always count my blessings. The ups and downs of regular life can seem overwhelming at times, and boy, have I…
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Surgery…
Have you ever had surgery? What for? I have had a few surgeries, my first one was a tubal ligation in 1998. My then husband (now ex) didn’t want any more children, I didn’t want to do anything permanent, however, he won the argument stating that his diabetes would greatly complicate the procedure. About 2…
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If you’re tired of starting over – Stop quitting
Something so sweet about starting a new training plan, and something so amazing about having a training buddy you love. Yes, Zoe is with me, but we added J to our training group! Our dynamic duo is now a trio! Today is day one of marathon training, and no better day to start than April…
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Two-fer day! (Haiku days 9 and 10)
Super Bowl Sunday What a disappointing game Hope for the next year? Ice covers the lake Season is moving along More snow tomorrow
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February 5th – Haiku 4 and 5
Brush Zoe’s teeth nightly Dental health is important My unicorn pup Came home so tired Fell asleep on the sofa Didn’t post 2-4
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