Monthly Archives: February 2008
When the Seemingly Impossible Becomes Real
I have been feeling sorry for myself all week because of my hurt foot. I’ve been kinda hoping other people would, too. Then I read this article in the NY Times today. Now, I am grateful just to have both … Continue reading
Filed under dreams, hard work, inspiration, Opportunity
Bursts of Gratitude From the Day
Wrapping up a long day and feeling grateful for… great seats at the Badger game hanging and laughing with the family talking about the garden – Spring must be near March is on its way naps ice cream discovering Burst … Continue reading
Filed under daily
Entroducing an Intelligent Senephile*
The internet is such an amazing tool that has opened my world wider than imaginable. One of my favorite recent connections made via “le net” is with a fellow linguist who has created a website dedicated to learning Wolof. How … Continue reading
A Drive in the Prairie
One of the best things about living in Dane County, and specifically working in Sun Prairie, is that I am never more than a 10 minute drive from the country. Dairy farms and the red barns that punctuate the landscape … Continue reading
A Right Deserved by All
Today, after a few running pals expressed concern about my foot pain, I decided to do the responsible thing and call the doctor to check it out. I called this morning and got an appointment at 2:20 the same day. … Continue reading
Weeks 3-5: The Only Thing We Have to Fear…
Weeks 3-5 of my marathon training blend together, the only remarkable days were setbacks. For eight consecutive days, I was sick enough not to run. While I laid around my apartment watching the Office or going through the motions at … Continue reading
Filed under MadCity Marathon, marathon, running
