Introducing my new Granddog, Boomer. My son's been on the lookout for a Rottweiler mix to rescue, and on Thursday, he found Boomer at the local Hu... Read more
I'm glad SP is back up and running. I missed not being able to keep up with my SP friends. So glad the problem was not more serious. May everyone have... Read more
Moose babies in a wading pool. Somebody sent it to my Face Book account.I couldn't resist,I had to add it to my moose collection with my son's help.... Read more
18 I'm sure we have this shared experience. Years from now, we, the traumatized will be stressing over this first world problem (please see the ton... Read more
I've nattered on a bit about doing the CSG triathlon... and in fact, think I shall, but I haven't signed up for it yet. Just because I thought I mig... Read more
I overate the delicious bread while waiting for the meal to be served. I usually have supper about 6. After 7:30 is too late for me. I make poor choic... Read more
Mid-afternoon we had dueling cell phone apps saying 96 F and 100 F! So I took it nice and easy biking home. 332 There was a nice breeze, so I didn... Read more
But the advantage is that it is mild now, at going to work commute time. So... lunch packed last night... up early. Change of clothing in the back p... Read more
Yesterday was full of family time and sharing. I began the day with exercise. At Church I was honored to do one of the Bible readings. My oldest son's... Read more
Good Morning; I am just about to go to the gym. Gained weight from this weekend. Eating too well. Had a wonderful time. Nice conversations. Amazi... Read more
But it was *wonderful*. It had all the elements of Master Living: meaningful activity (getting that bit of cleaning and laundry done), exercise (run... Read more
I RAN MY FIRST 5K!!! Yesterday, I went to Cincinnati where I had registered for the Girls on the Run 5K. Girls on the Run is a Nationwide program wh... Read more
Last year I blogged about how Mother's Day had changed over the years / phases of my life... as it does for all of us. Last year I was a mom with a c... Read more
May all Mother's have a blessed day.
May you have joy, happiness and a rewarding day.
Live it to the fullest and havea peaceful night's sleep.... Read more
I've spent the day listening to my body and took both a morning and an afternoon nap.
With the stress of the week, I've had some symptoms of coming... Read more
I have started to suspect that I am discovering (in year 3 of maintenance) the "normal" cycle of a gain over the winter, loss with more active times c... Read more
I was actually home before 5 PM today. It was good to have a shorter day for a change.
I was so drained after the long week, it was tempting to 'p... Read more
This morning's pep talk is brought to you by FRIDAY... wear red today! The State Farm 10 mile t-shirt this year was red, and on casual Friday, I can... Read more
I'm getting too old for these long days! Only one more before the weekend.
I may have learned my lesson - it's not worth it not to go to the office... Read more
I've had a good 5 days and 6 lbs have dropped away since seeing the awful 201.6 on the scale on Sunday. Whew! I'm so happy about that!
I feel r... Read more
It dawns on me, as I signed up (yes, I did succumb to the temptation) for that Double Half Mary in September, that this pursuit of "shiny things" is n... Read more
Am the usual busy. It is better than being bored!
As I didn't go into the office last weekend, I've needed to go in at 5 AM instead of 6 AM. Hopefu... Read more
18 Gotcha to come look!
This morning's moment of humor comes courtesy of MIRAGE727. He commented on one of my recent blogs about an event, dangl... Read more
I received my monthly massage last night. It is one of the ways I pamper myself while yielding the stresses I carry to the universe. It was so relaxin... Read more
Good Morning; it is just amazing how time changes attitudes. My son had an escort and then did not have one. Yesterday he was struggling with worki... Read more
I just had this amazing long weekend, with the centerpiece being an athletic event. What have I LEARNED to take with me back to work?
1. I have... Read more
I took the week-end off from work. I decided that the paperwork was less important than muck neecded R & R. I was at work at 5:20 this morning and was... Read more
"to your regular programme. This has been a special endorphin bubble."
So, following the high, finding the balance point, that's the regular pro... Read more
Went to an interesting conference at the Jewish Community Cr. It is amazing to me the richness of the Jewish heritage that is right in my own backyard... Read more
Today my 2nd grade CCD class made their 1st Communion. They couldn't have been more beautiful for the girls and more handsome for the boys. Three re... Read more
After all that whining and moaning (which obviously I tend to do, along with the second guessing about whether I've trained well enough), I reached th... Read more
I've been doing a lot of reading and soul searching. I think I've made some discoveries. I think I know what's wrong with me. I think I have Post Trau... Read more
I went to a fund-raiser for my grandchildren's school.
The meal was delicous. I overate.
My cousin, who went with me won $75. and an Italian Mea... Read more
Gotta love "Star Wars Day". We have so many quirky days on the calendar... year after next we'll get an extended "Pi Day" on 3.14.15, going to have... Read more
We've had beautiful weather this week and the forecast is more of the same. This is such a welcome relief from what the winter and early spring held.... Read more
Good Morning: Command is concerned and has given DS an escort to take him through this process of clearing. He should have been given bed rest but D... Read more
Sometimes stress comes out in snapping at folks, sometimes in hasty decisions, sometimes in giggles... and sometimes on the racecourse. Sometimes it... Read more
The service stability track message 'reappeared' today on my car. I called the dealer and talked to the service manager. He sounded as disappointed as... Read more
SparkPeople member AQUAGIRL08 struggled with chronic pain unitl she decided to take control of her health through diet and exercise. She offers her best advice anyone dealing with pain.
