Monthly Archives: December 2007
Putting Myself Out There
Yesterday, immediately after I wrote the Reunion piece and sent it to everyone on the evite list, I felt a sharp pang of regret. Maybe wearing my heart on my sleeve was not as good of an idea as I … Continue reading
10.5 Years Later and I’m Still Hiding Out In the Bathroom
Across the room I see a girl I went to high school with. She looks good; she must have put in some effort for the night. She looks a bit older; lines at the corners of her eyes are an … Continue reading
Nine things that make me happy
Today, I am grateful for: Having a best friend who gets it The Courageous Pilgrim Sledding after midnight A good run today in the snow Safe trip to Wauwatosa and back Super new blender which makes awesome fruit smoothies Daylight … Continue reading
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How I Achieved a State of Health To Be Grateful For
Exactly one year ago, I was in the worst health of my life. Today, I am in better shape than when I was a cross-country runner in high school. I never made the decision to let myself go; it was … Continue reading
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Early Morning With a Nod to Insomnia
The clock read 1:48am and I promised myself that I would keep my eyes closed for 12 more minutes of a real effort to fall asleep. If that didn’t work, I could get out of bed and play around online. … Continue reading
Coming Down From Christmas
As we pulled off I-94 into Madison yesterday, my stomach dropped a little bit. As much as I try to avoid all the pre-holiday hype, I still love Christmas with my family. Cookie decorating, exchanging gifts, laughter. This year was … Continue reading
