Monthly Archives: March 2012

Cancer v. the Constitution

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

I don’t get into political debates here much since I want this to be a happy place. But I can’t help it with this one. As I was saying to a co-worker the other day, if anyone is against the … Continue reading →

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Marathon: T-minus 10 weeks

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

The early summer that we’ve been enjoying for the past couple of weeks has left us. The departure began on Saturday with a grey, cloudy sky and temperatures much lower than they have been. But, the cooler temps made the … Continue reading →

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Number six, here I come!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

note: Apologies for those of you who get the blog via email. This posted without my knowledge before there was even a header on it, so I had to resend. Sorry! As I have alluded to in a couple of … Continue reading →

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The weekend of surprises

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

The last time I can remember taking a spontaneous trip with only a few hours of prep time was in the Spring of 2001. Brian and I had plans to leave the next morning to go camping in Wisconsin for … Continue reading →

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First lakefront run of the season

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

I really wanted my first lakefront run of the season to be fabulous. It was, after all, a perfect day of unseasonably warm temperatures that created an ideal running situation. The run wasn’t bad – it ended on a good … Continue reading →

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Tractor porn

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Only in farming country will you come across a scene like this: We saw lots of tractors during our weekend visit to the Funny Farm. But this was the first time I have ever seen one filling up at the … Continue reading →

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Weekend at the Funny Farm

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

We spent a long weekend at our friends’ farm in Wisconsin (a.k.a. The Funny Farm). It was our first trip there this year and we’re looking forward to spending a lot more time there this summer. We got very lucky … Continue reading →

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Sweet!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

As a self-diagnosed chocoholic, I love studies that show various health benefits of eating the stuff. (Yes, as a matter of fact, it does make me feel better about my indulgences.) Although all the studies in the word couldn’t justify … Continue reading →

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Officially pushing 40

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

I had a birthday last weekend. The last one of my 30’s. And with the typing of that sentence, my heart rate went up. How did I get to the “officially pushing 40” stage? I feel like I’m still 25. … Continue reading →

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Cirque du Soleil Love

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Before attending my first Cirque du Soleil show nearly 15 years ago, a friend who had seen the show before described it to me as like being in the middle of a dream. Everything is so surreal, the colors are … Continue reading →

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