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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Cancer v. the Constitution
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
Marathon: T-minus 10 weeks
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
Number six, here I come!
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
Posted in exercise, Fitness, Marathon training, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged Sunburst marathon
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The weekend of surprises
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
First lakefront run of the season
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
Posted in exercise, Fitness, Running, Stuff that would only happen to me, Uncategorized
Tagged Chicago, Running in Chicago, Spring in Chicago
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Tractor porn
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
Weekend at the Funny Farm
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
Posted in exercise, Fitness, Running, traveling, Uncategorized, weekend getaway
Tagged Funny Farm, Wisconsin
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Sweet!
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
Officially pushing 40
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
Posted in Entertainment, Uncategorized
Tagged Cadillac Palace Theatre Chicago, South Pacific
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Cirque du Soleil Love
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
Posted in Entertainment, Uncategorized
Tagged Cirque Du Soleil, Cirque du Soleil Beatles, Cirque du Soleil Love, Las Vegas
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