There's been a lot that's come up in recent months that I haven't expected to address right now. And lots that I have expected. On the surface, I will be reaching "advanced maternal age" when I turn 35 in April 2021, notwithstanding the fact that I don't have children over whom to be maternal. They … Continue reading On the edge of thirty-five
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Breaking News: “Top Nine” Doesn’t Capture Most Important Moments
I use Instagram fairly regularly, probably with more regularity now that I have opted out of Facebook. I know, I know, Instagram is owned by Facebook blah blah blah. Everyone's been posting their "Top Nine" recently - the most liked photos in their feeds. Once again, social media panders and quite frankly takes advantage of … Continue reading Breaking News: “Top Nine” Doesn’t Capture Most Important Moments
Recent events
This post is a mash-up of all the random happenings around our household over the past week. It certainly feels like much longer that my husband's been home.. we've settled into a routine quickly. But as our life always is, our routines change. Weeks 3 and 4 of 50K training were not so stellar. I did … Continue reading Recent events
The year of big girl panties: a recap.
My presence on my blog has been scant recently. I come to my laptop tonight from my sewing table. I always seem to think better when I'm sewing... my mind is free and it wanders while my hands are still busy. I'm so fidgety, just like my grandpa. I doubt I'll be posting much over … Continue reading The year of big girl panties: a recap.
Vacation :: good for the soul
I truly believe that sometimes God just wants us to rest. Church and productivity and work are all great things, but sometimes we just need a break, a Sabbath. (Can a Sabbath consist of two weeks of vacation??) We had a great visit to see friends and family in Illinois. Two weeks is the longest … Continue reading Vacation :: good for the soul
Headed for Bataan
March 25, 2012 is not that far away. Training for the Bataan Memorial Death March commences next week. I'm going to use Hal Higdon's Novice 2 marathon training plan. It's 18 weeks long, but starting next week will give us one extra week. We're running a 5K turkey trot on Thanksgiving, so it doesn't hurt … Continue reading Headed for Bataan
>Race report and reflection: ILLINOIS MARATHON 2011
>Let me start you off with some stats:Location: Champaign-Urbana, Illinois; only my favorite place in this state!Weather: started out at 50* and windy, topped out around 75* and still windyChip time: 4:53:02Goal time: 5:00:00Average pace: 11:11Water consumed: well over 64 ozGels consumed: at least 6Celebrities spotted: Abraham Lincoln (guess they had Asics back in the day.. … Continue reading >Race report and reflection: ILLINOIS MARATHON 2011
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