Sadly enough, I did not run when I was in Europe. Nope (or should I say "nein?), not even once. I did get some quality exercise walking good distances nearly every day, but my greatest exercise may have come from pacing myself when it came to beer and wine consumption. I wrote about getting exercise … Continue reading An exercise in acceptance
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All that you can’t leave behind
Referencing a lyric from an Irish band on a day when I learned so very much about my maternal, German side of the family may seem inconsistent, but it actually couldn't be any more appropriate. We each are the direct product of two people, yes? Of course, who we truly are involves many more than … Continue reading All that you can’t leave behind
St. Patrick’s Day ~ 2013
On the weeks when I work two double shifts, I struggle to get my miles in. In addition to being somewhat obsessive about exercise, I am also mistress of the rationalization so, I console myself on these alternating weeks with the fact that I get some physical activity running up and down the stairs at … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day ~ 2013
Gute Reise!
After months of anticipation, my oldest son and I are finally really getting ready for a European adventure. Our passports are handy and we've got an itinerary, but it is a loose one. I'm really not a fan of creating a detailed travel plan much preferring to familiarize myself with possible activities but not filling … Continue reading Gute Reise!
Different seasons
According to any standard calendar, we have four seasons. This is such a basic fact, that I won't offend your intelligence by bothering to list them. Suffice it to say that there are 4 and each lasts approximately 3 months. While the calendar neatly divides the year into these quarters based on 2 factors which … Continue reading Different seasons
16 Shades of Liam
That man-boy of mine will probably never cease to amaze me. Out of all of my children, Liam is the one who takes me most by surprise. From his premature birth to the fact that he was a boy instead of the girl I had blindly expected using my underdeveloped maternal instincts, he always has … Continue reading 16 Shades of Liam
A nightmare and two dreams or how I spent my February break.
Our lice thing turned into a week of laundry and hair combing and ultimately a prescription lotion, Ovide, which I elected to use prophylactically on the entire family. FYI: if you ever need to get this lice and nit killing potion, start at the pharmacy at Walmart because that was the only place that had … Continue reading A nightmare and two dreams or how I spent my February break.
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