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BOOM!

I have kept to running anywhere from 3-5 miles the past month and the shorter distances have been great. A while back I mentioned I am no longer watching my Garmin like a hawk while I run, instead I will … Continue reading

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America’s Favorite Pastime

This past weekend I went to my first baseball game of the season. Before finding my seat, I made sure to first find the moose. Nothing makes me feel more like a child than getting a photo with a sweaty … Continue reading

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Pancake Tower

I am a firm believer that a picture can speak a thousand words. Take these sky high pancakes for example. I don’t need to tell you that these were delicious, moist, decadent, amazing, FILLING, and some of the best pancakes … Continue reading

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Make This Leap

Did you celebrate national running day? I sure did. I ran a whopping 3.5 miles smack in the middle of the heat wave we had yesterday. I set out for more miles, but I got SO HOT I turned into … Continue reading

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Early Morning Confessions

1. In an attempt to fix my peanut butter addiction intake, I purchased a jar that was 1/5 the size of the jar I’ve been consuming. I wish I were kidding, and I am not proud of how quickly I … Continue reading

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The Key to (MY) Successful Running

After Mothers Day, I took nine days off from running. Nine days. For my non running friends this may sounds like NO big deal, but to a runner this is a century. I just..didn’t feel like running. Mentally I was … Continue reading

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Like a Fine Wine

*Happy Memorial Day! Please take the time to thank a service member/veteran for all that they do today. Sending prayers to the families who have lost their loved ones, and to those missing their spouses and children who are away from … Continue reading

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The Secret Garden

It’s amazing the places you can find if you just walk around your area. There is a garden/children’s park just under 2 miles from my house. I’ve been here a few times before, but never really stopped to appreciate the … Continue reading

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When Nature Calls

Lately I have been spending a lot of time alone. Sometimes it’s peaceful, sometimes it’s not. This weekend I tried to get out and spend time around other people and bless them with my charm and wit. Friday I successfully got … Continue reading

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Getting Lost In Nature

“The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.”  Unknown “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein  “He is richest who is content with the least,  for content … Continue reading

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