I read a quote recently that said something along the lines of, “no matter how slow you are, you’re still lapping everyone sitting on the couch.” Or something like that. Whatever, dude. After today, I’m thinking that Mr. Frog here (pinterest find; no photo credit offered. My apologies.) might have the right idea. While…
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Because…
…every Sunday should begin with a video of a puppy being taught how to climb down the stairs.
Wow. Just Wow.
Let me just get it out of the way now and say it: this afternoon was amazing. Today marked the dedication of our parent company’s shiny new facility over in Illinois. It’s a story that goes back far enough that I can’t remember how it began, but I was invited to a reception for…
In a word…
Summarize your nutritional goals for 2013 in one word. That was the challenge I read the other day. While I’m not big on resolutions, this article caught my attention. Pick one word, look up its definition and use it as your mantra in every choice you make. I like that. But when I looked…
In the new year and always…
You sure do. (image credit: Gemma Correll)
Christmas (according to the iphone)
Our work with a local charitable organization came full circle on Christmas Eve when we went out with a volunteer Santa to deliver gifts to a number of families. During the afternoon, we went to a housing complex for (as I understand it) folks (moms) with HIV. I lost count, but we visited at least…
Home
Starting a morning run at the farmer’s market reminded me yet again how much I love our little downtown. From this sweet kitty waiting for her store to open to this old-time candy shop…think I need to go back this afternoon for some last-minute Christmas shopping.
Lights…and Linus
Annual trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows for the Way of Lights…followed by a classic.
Dear Santa,
I’d like to amend my wish list. (Pinterest, you gotta stop doing this to me.)
Because…
…every Monday should end with a video of a kid, a dog, and a mud puddle. Thank you for making my day, Don E.
Quality Time With Santa
A Friday night visit with one super-awesome looking Santa… …and a Saturday morning 5k with a lot of Santa wannabes. And a good time was had at both. Although I now have a whole new respect for kids who are in the Santa Hot Seat. That’s a lot of pressure! I sat down and drew…
Now that’s not necessary…
What is it about these sweet, happy little Yuletide chocolate bears that brings out the meanie vandal in some people? Last year, it was the big bears on the store shelf. Those aren’t eye patches, folks. This year, the little guys got it, albeit not as blatant or pirate-like. But still. Who’s gonna want Mr….
Whew….
Two days, two trips to Michael’s and one trip to the hardware store (and countless replays of Elf) later, our tree is up and the house is fully decorated — inside and out. The biggest source of time suckage? Unpacking our ornaments. Every year I can’t figure out how we could possibly fit more ornaments…
Huh?
A single, stubborn, seasonally challenged azalea blossom on a nearby bush is proudly displaying itself. Brave little guy, but adding a bit of confusion to the fa-la-la we’ve got going on here at our house.
And just like that…
…the holidays are here! And this video has me ready to deck the halls!
Bless you!
Image credit here. Pinterest find that continues to make me laugh. Other recent thoughts and discoveries: – Peppermint hot chocolate and peppermint mocha. These are not interchangeable. – Two people can still be “sweet on each other” after 80 years. – An alarming number of people wear heavy winter coats while sporting flip flops. –…
20!
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – e.e. cummings Look who had the courage to grow up and become one of the best guys I know. Here’s to my courageous, grown-up boy on his birthday. Big love to my non-teenager.
Details
I have dwelling envy.
Oh, Happy Day!
After twelve months of this… …and walking by this… …my boy got to do this. He finally got to ring the “I’m finished with chemo” bell. Oh, happy day, oh, happy day. Here he is with Lindsay, one of his favorite nurses. The staff sang to him, cheered him on and gave him gifts. We’ve…
Distractions
I’ve decided that I won’t be a real runner until I stop basing my running routes on photo op potential. Pausing to take this photo tonight cost me almost all of my mileage credit on my logging app because I forgot to press “resume run” when I hit the road again. I don’t want to…
Rock ‘n’ Roll
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss Bright and early this morning, my big brother chose to steer himself towards our beautiful downtown. Big brother and approximately 13,000 of his closest friends. And this is where he was…
Because…
…every weekend should begin with a video of a baby panda taking its first steps.
World’s Best…
…mom, coach’s wife, grandma, bridge player, coffee consumer, friend, cheerleader, support system, movie collector, role model, confidant, lasagna maker, and… …birthday girl. Happy Birthday and lots of love to my Mom.
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