January 30, 2020 Oh. My. Goodness! I did it! I still can’t believe it! I’m a Marathoner!! It’s still sinking in a little bit. All that time getting prepared and then it was here. And now, I’m a MARATHONER! The nerves had been a plenty the weeks before the event. I didn’t feel properly trained due to my stupid hip. …
2020, Still in Denial
January 2, 2020 It’s two days in to the new year, new decade and I can’t believe that we have made it around the sun again. Did I blink? Miss something? I know I have said it before but why do the days, weeks, years go by so quickly. I’m still in denial that it is the year 2020! So, …
The Day After Christmas
December 26, 2019 I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas! We had a great one. When I was little it seemed like this time of year would last forever. Now, it’s already the day after Christmas. I find it interesting how Christmas morning changes as your teenager gets older. There’s a part of me that misses …
Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2019 The house is decorated. The presents are wrapped. NORAD is tracking Santa. Merry Christmas, y’all! I hope you and yours have a wonderful one! We’re having a different kind of Christmas Eve dinner today. We have a reservation. No cooking today! We’re a small family, just five (5) of us. So we thought, why have turkey and …
My First Thanksgiving As Host
November 29, 2019 All the worry and planning was all for naught. My first Thanksgiving as host was a success. My mom and I got everything ready and all was still hot at the same time when it was time to serve. Whew! Now to do it again for Christmas! How I did it… So the turkey, yeah, I farmed …
Injury Blues
November 20, 2019 So, I haven’t been able to run for two weeks now and I thought I’d be ok but I’ve been a bit blue. The diagnosis is bursitis, weak glute, and tightness in the upper IT band. Doc told me I could ride the bike and walk as long as it didn’t hurt. The first week I was …
Week in Rewind
November 11, 2019 Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who gave all. And thank you to all who continue to keep our country safe. This past week was a little bit of go here, be there. I’ll break it down for you in this week in rewind. I got fit for orthotics and started physical therapy. Good stuff, huh! …
My Review of Lume Deodorant
November 6, 2019 Do you use a natural deodorant? Do you WANT to use a natural deordorant? I gave Lume a go after another natural brand just wasn’t getting the job done. So, here’s my review of Lume Deodorant. By the way, if you don’t like a little TMI, this post may not be for you. It’s not that bad …
Week in Rewind
November 4, 2019 Wow! What a week! From the doctor’s office to a visit with friends and family, it was a great one! This week in rewind had it’s ups and downs but it was more up than down. I participated in a 5k that I have wanted to do for years! Last weekend was the Greater Gulf Coast Arts …
#Flashback Friday
November 2, 2019 Edition Ok, I know that it’s not Friday but November goals came first! On this Saturday edition of #Flashback Friday, we’re going back to the 2017 Turkey Trot. Twinkletoes and I started this tradition and had a great time doing it! Let’s dive into this #Flashback Friday on this Saturday! Do you trot before you eat turkey? …