Monthly Archives: January 2008
A Case Against Hotel Reservations
My style of traveling is to play it by ear, just go without too much of plan. This leaves me open to opportunities that may present themselves that I would normally dismiss if I was sticking to a strict itinerary. … Continue reading
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Braving the Elements
My favorite pair of jeans are too long and if walking outside, I have to roll up the cuffs so they don’ get all slushy and wet and eventually frozen. Still, the first few minutes inside I empty the fold … Continue reading
Est Ce Drole?
Another early morning, writing from San Diego! I have been so lucky this month to travel twice to be a speaker at Rotary conferences. This morning I am speaking to a group of 500 or so spouses of incoming District … Continue reading
Filed under Rotary International, speeches, travel
Pre-Vacation Gratitude
It is a part of the morning I don’t see too often; early enough that it is still pitch black outside. Getting ready for a trip! In the meantime, here is a quick list of a few things I am … Continue reading
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Everything is in Order
Today I finally opened a Christmas gift from 2006 – yes, two Decembers ago. An external hard drive. Its as sexy as a paper shredder, as luxurious as a fireproof safe. I spent most of my day backing up every … Continue reading
25 Things On Today’s Run That Made Me Happy
Fluffy Snowflakes Ducks congregating and quacking on the Yahara River Other runners passing me, smiling A guy shoveling whom I startled when I passed, making me think I’m soft on my feet and stealth The Governor’s Mansion in Maple Bluff … Continue reading
Filed under daily, garden, gratitude lists, MadCity Marathon, Madison, marathon, nature, running, trees, Wisconsin
