Category: Blog
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Proving myself wrong
If you have been following me for a while (or know me in person), you know that I am an endurance athlete. Or that I was an endurance athlete. I have 6 marathons under my belt, a few half Ironman races and countless halves, 10ks & 5ks. Running used to be a way of life…
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90 day check-in
I find it surprising that time can pass just as quickly while not working as it does when fully employed. Originally, when I thought about what a 6-month sabbatical would look like, I imagined agenda-less days sprawling out in front of me. Cups of coffee drunk leisurely out on my patio, long walks with the…
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Friday Five – week of 9/26
I’ve taken a break from these posts as I’ve enjoyed the final weeks of summer. I say this all the time: it’s been a GIFT to have time off and enjoy life without a profession occupying the majority of my brain space. The State Fair, live music, roadtrips, patio beers and more dog walks that…
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Friday Five – week of 7/25
Hello!! I’m almost a month into my unemployment yet feel busier than ever – which, I’m quickly seeing, is going to be the trap. I have all these plans for things I want to accomplish during my time off but if I fill every time slot with minor errands and tasks, I might not get…
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Friday Five – week of 6/20
It’s my birthday week. I turned 53. So a lot of this week was spent indulging and celebrating and also resting while trying to not consume too much news – which is a dance. A lot of what you will find in the five this week are things I consumed this week for the special…
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Friday Five! Week of 5/30
Okay, the Beyoncé hangover is officially over. That was some RECUPERATION needed from the adventure to see her – no regrets. As I’ve started getting back into a routine at home, even with a holiday weekend at my feet, I’ve been getting energy and comfort from home stuff, workouts and cooking. So, with that little…
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Friday Five (week of May 2)
(1) Rice dogs (aka Korean corn dogs) I had my first rice dog a few years ago in Madison, Wisconsin. I’d heard about these corndog-style treats for a while. However, I never had access to one until a few years ago during a family visit. We visited the Global Market and Food Hall on the…
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Friday Five (week of 4/25)
If you know me in real life, this feature will make sense. I talk about menopause and perimenopause nonstop. At times, it becomes my entire personality.. So it makes sense to dedicate a Friday five list to some of the things helping me during this transition. I’ve posted about my journey with perimenopause in the…
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Friday Five (week of 4/18)
It’s the week before Easter. Not that I celebrate that holiday anymore as non-religious has I’ve become, and especially now that my mother has passed away. She was the one we usually celebrated with flowers and chocolates and pastel-colored baskets. But I enjoy the energy of the week none-the-less. The trees are starting the blossom,…
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Friday Five – mom’s edition
Hello there! I’ve been toying with the idea of giving myself a regular feature that’s easy as a way to get me back into a regular routine of writing. The name Friday Five is what came to me and stuck. It’s not unique or particularly clever, but I like alliteration and lists and I’m always…
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