Category Archives: Family

Day 5

I’m kind of failing at this game. I took a lovely walk today in the beautiful crisp sunshine and forgot to take a picture. I’m substituting a pic of the newest member of the family, my daughter’s  new pet – … Continue reading

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Livin’ Large in North Carolina

This is where we live (I get to be part of  “we” when I’m here) Where the bugs are huge And the babies travel in herds Where the vines cover everything And the healthy living trails are brought to you … Continue reading

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Tour of Ca – I was This —>

I had an invitation to go to Winters to watch the Tour come through and then to have dinner at the somewhat famous BuckHorn Grill.  The plan was to go up there with the Good Doctor, bikes in rack, watch … Continue reading

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Monday Monday – Where Have I Been!?

I’ve been right here.  Here but not inspired to blog.  Must be that time of year, non?  I will soon be not here – I will be there.  There with all 3 of my kids, my son in law, my … Continue reading

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Then and Now

This photograph proves a few things.  The ‘Then’ version was taken when my eldest was 16 months old. She is now 25. The ‘Now’ was taken today, Nov 13, 2008.  Although the baby has changed, the Mama, the pants and the … Continue reading

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Hockey Mom

My brother in law made this pumpkin with a friend of his.  He makes a pumpkin with a hocky puck every year but this year was special – so very special.  His favorite part is that when you open the … Continue reading

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Hump Day Miscellany – Olympics 2008

It’s Hump Day Miscellany time and of course I have my own Olympic tidbits to share. I’ve mostly focused on the swimming for obvious reasons. 1). If you are having stroke issues try watching this all underwater version of the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Hump Day Miscellany, eh?

Today’s Hump Day Miscellany celebrates – Canada! That’s where I went last weekend. Toronto, to be precise. I had no idea it was just a big, bustling city. Frankly I’d rather drive in either San Francisco or Boston than Toronto … Continue reading Continue reading

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You Know You’re Hooked When…

So I’m off to Canada until Monday night and I’m missing 1 long bike ride, 1 swim and 2 runs. Actually, that would be 2 swims because I’m supposed to do a 40 minute recovery swim on Sundays but I … Continue reading Continue reading

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You Know You’re Hooked When…

So I’m off to Canada until Monday night and I’m missing 1 long bike ride, 1 swim and 2 runs. Actually, that would be 2 swims because I’m supposed to do a 40 minute recovery swim on Sundays but I … Continue reading Continue reading

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