Not-So-Jolly Holiday Halfathon

by Denise // 15 December, 2009 // Comments off

Since Tiffany and I haven’t been training as much as we would like to be these days (with her new job and me feeling like a slug), we decided to “take it easy” at Sunday’s Holiday Halfathon and boy, was... Continue reading →

My Lovely Lazy Lump

by Denise // 8 December, 2009 // Comments off

Since it poured here all day Saturday, Tiffany and I were not in the mood for a soggy run with the Striders at Starkey Park. Although we skipped out on the rainy day run, we faced frigid weather for Sunday’s... Continue reading →

Too Tired to Trot

by Denise // 1 December, 2009 // Comments off

Since the clocks went back a month ago, my sleep patterns have been totally irregular. I’ve been falling asleep around 9 p.m. only to wake up between hours of 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and I remain wide awake for... Continue reading →

Thanksgiving: Then and Now

by Denise // 26 November, 2009 // Comments off

When Allana attended preschool in 2006, her class sang “Tellie Turkey” during their Thanksgiving feast. (Allana is the first girl on the left in the long-sleeve pink shirt.) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJeS7UNIpJ0] This year, Emmalynn’s class sang the same song... Continue reading →

Give Thanks

by Denise // 24 November, 2009 // Comments off

For years, I have coveted over a platter that hangs in my friend’s kitchen. Her young child’s precious handprint forms a turkey in the center with the words “Give Thanks” cascading over the top of the dish. I have... Continue reading →

I’m Every Dirty Woman

by Denise // 23 November, 2009 // Comments off

This week’s Musical Monday is inspired by yesterday’s Women’s Half Marathon. With over 5000 women, there was a whole lot of sweat and estrogen. I’ll have a full race report a little later today, but in the meantime enjoy these... Continue reading →

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