Monthly Archives: January 2008

Thank You Power

The power of gratitude is enormous; this I have learned since starting this blog. I have noticed that while I focus so much energy on what I have to be thankful for, life rewards my with more for which to … Continue reading

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This is What 29 Looks Like

Yesterday was my golden birthday! 29 on the 29th. Birthdays rule because so many friends and family call or write to wish you a good day. Plus, I love any excuse to mark time and look back introspectively. Despite the … Continue reading

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Guzzling Antibiotics and Fat

A great article in the NY Times, Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler, not only has a great title but also highlights the consequences of our meat-addicted diets. When people ask why I am a vegetarian, I usually say it is because I’ve … Continue reading

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Gliding Over Frozen Lake Monona

One of the best ways to beat winter is to get outside and do fun activities. Since we’ve already mastered sledding, this weekend we moved on to skiing. Saturday night we went to Governor Nelson State Park with friends and … Continue reading

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Week 1: This is My Brain, Flooded With Endorphins

This past week was my first official week of training for the Madcity Marathon, which is May 25th. My training program is 18 weeks long and is a modified version of the Novice Training I followed for Grandma’s Marathon. I … Continue reading

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Happy To Be Stuck

Feeling stuck somewhere I’d rather not be. It’s happen to me twice recently. The first time was at a coworker’s farewell party during a particularly uninspiring speech. The second was on my way to the Dane County Farmers’ Market for … Continue reading

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