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caucuses and two for the books.

So I made it one day of getting up early before I decided I’d rather stay under my covers. Which means I’m gonna have to brave the crowded gym tonight. Pray for me. And pray that I don’t have to … Continue reading

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Tonight we give thanks

Whoa, friends, what a news night Sunday turned into. In case you haven’t heard. While I heard Brian Williams say that it is unnatural to feel good because of the death of someone (even if they’re pretty much the worst), … Continue reading

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Five Good Things: What a week ahead.

Love a Sunday, chickadees. The sun is shining, and although it’s a little on the cold side, there are lots of things to be happy about today, so let’s get right to them, shall we? 1. JW and I spent … Continue reading

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TR Tuesday

All right chicks. Last night, I ran for a half hour. Which previously, was no big deal. But now, is a serious accomplishment. Things are looking up-physical challenge is being pondered. Anyway. Tonight after work I will not be returning … Continue reading

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And Another Thing…

Happy Memorial Day. And thank you, to all of you, who serve, protect, and keep us safe. Or love someone who does. We are grateful. Also, Mr. President, thanks for coming home for the weekend. We hope you enjoyed your … Continue reading

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You guys, Teddy.

So in the past couple of months I’ve taken up a strange side obsession with American politics, history, and US Presidents. I started it off with Lincoln and the Civil War, and then moved on to FDR and Winston Churchill. … Continue reading

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We’re serious about this?

Okay, so I had several items on my docket that I felt like sounding off about today. Like the fact that maybe I am a novice after all, because my five mile run was excruciating. Or that it was hard … Continue reading

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What a blessed day.

“So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America’s birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the … Continue reading

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And Tomorrow is a New Day…

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day everyone! I’ve been oddly fascinated by the Civil Rights since I was ten years old (I was always wondering if I could pull off Rosa Parks for a Halloween costume, but could never figure … Continue reading

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A new day!

So I was in Grant Park on Tuesday night. Jon and I met after work, changed into jeans, ate some Chipotle, and hustled down to Hutchinson field with what felt like the entire population of the world. After meeting up … Continue reading

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