Posted in hard work, healthy livin', running on Apr 1st, 2009
A few weeks ago, I realized how easily winded I was getting doing the easiest things. The first frisbee toss of the year left me feeling exhausted and very worried that turning 30 meant my body instantly changed to a softer, weaker version of its 20-something self. A few days, and countless ibuprofren, later I [...]
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Posted in family, healthy livin' on Dec 18th, 2008
Thanksgiving weekend at the Krueger house was marked by two major activities: intense bouts of activity on the new Wii and then intense bouts of rest watching The Office on DVD. Something about the Wii reignited my love of video games, and now I can’t help but look forward to trying to get the high [...]
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It occurs to me, as I sip a cup of coffee at 1:08am, that one of the best things about my life is that I get to construct my days and nights exactly as I choose. If I want to sleep in until the digital clock displays fours numerals and then get down to work [...]
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Posted in 9-5, friends, healthy livin', nature, photos on Apr 15th, 2008
Some people may think the life of a performance gear model is all weather-proofed synthetics and on-location panoramic views, but let me assure you it is not the life of accessorized leisure and luxury captured in REI, Athleta and Title Nine catalogues. You may be forced into life-threatening positions to prove the durability of the [...]
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Posted in 9-5, Sun Prairie, healthy livin' on Apr 8th, 2008
Here’s a funny story for you that involves pistachios, strange men fumbling with my bra and the emergency room. Yesterday afternoon, a coworker shared some pistachios, which I delighted in . I love those nuts – the shelling makes you work a bit, which makes you appreciate the meat even more. About twenty minutes after [...]
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Posted in cooking, friends, healthy livin' on Mar 20th, 2008
I am grateful for my friends who like to cook healthy meals. Especially Bonniejean, who is the best baker I know. Below is a recipe for the Deep Dish Polenta. (Even the picky eaters will like this one The Chipotle Black Bean soup was really just all the vegetables I had in my fridge (1 [...]
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