Monthly Archives: August 2008

The other side of the coin

Yesterday would have been the day I return to Sun Prairie for work for this school year.  Instead, I slept in, rode my bike to the post office and public library, worked in the garden, and made three jars of … Continue reading

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Business or Casual. Let’s kill off Business Casual.

My latest job transition has been accompanied by a wardrobe shift.  From business casual  slacks and knits to jeans and ribbed cotton tank tops. For that I am very grateful.  

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Embracing the Traveler’s Spirit at Home

There are  days when I feel heavy with regret that I didn’t ride out the traveling gig I had after college for just a few more years.  I read a particularly good travel story or watch a particularly inspiring travel … Continue reading

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Replay of the USA Men’s 4×100 Freestyle Swimming Relay

I missed it the first time, and then even though I work at home with no coworkers – its all I heard about all day long!  So, after a lot searching, I finally found a replay of Jason’s Lezak’s incredible … Continue reading

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Sun Shines in my Mailbox

I recently decided to treat myself to a subscription of The Sun Magazine and my first copy arrived this week.  What fun reading.  The last page, Sunbeams, is quotes on a particular topic.  This month’s was work, which I really … Continue reading

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I think list-making is on the top of the list.

Its been a while since I’ve done a good Gratitude List.  With so much good these days, its an easy way to capture a lot of it: Meeting Habib Koite and his band.  Getting to speak French and Wolof all … Continue reading

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