Tag Archives: health

Deep Feeling Procrastination

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Remember that ’80s song, Deep Feeling Fascination from Human League? Whenever I am in procrastination mode — like now — that song plays in my head; nonstop. Keep feeling [procrastination]. Passion burning. Love so strong. Keep feeling [procrastination]. Looking learning. … Continue reading →

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Twisted Hues

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Yesterday, at 8:38 a.m., I participated in my first Color Run. While the race encourages people to live healthier, this 5k promotes diversity, creativity and community and not speed, competition or athleticism. I ran the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor course with my … Continue reading →

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Back Health Issues

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

One would think the back pain issues I have been experiencing resulted from the 3.1 miles of trails, I ran Saturday in my first 5k since August 2011. My friend, Sue and the Mathes Team challenged us runner to dig … Continue reading →

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Nine Ways I Diffuse Stress

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

It must be that time of year. School is out in 46 days. The social calendar for May, June and beyond is filling quickly. There is little time to accomplish all those “to-d0s”; and just when I cross one off … Continue reading →

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A Season of Beauty, Growth and Meaning

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Simple things delight. An example would be drinking a steaming cup of coffee mixed with just the right amount of half-and-half and sugar. When combined with some quiet minutes to write a blog post or journal entry that simple joy … Continue reading →

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Out Sick and Freaky Friday 13th

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

I did not ditch you. This week, I believe I contracted a very vicious sinus infection. It was my first one. So, I didn’t realize the nastiness I was in for until yesterday. We are slugging it out as I … Continue reading →

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So, What’s Your Excuse?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

I have excuses for everything. They are at the ready for missed workouts, disconnect with family and friends, not walking the dog, serving chicken nuggets for dinner, or any occasion. I catch myself firing them off whenever I fall short of … Continue reading →

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Nine Years Ago

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Nine years ago, I waited. The medicine the doctor gave to induce labor had started to work. I was told, it could take hours or even days before I would meet my baby. I was about to become a mom for … Continue reading →

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Cards Wanted for Boy with Leukemia

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

This young man attends school with my daughter, Issa. While we don’t know him personally, a number of my neighbors do. One of them provides him with home physical therapy services. Cards Wanted for Boy with Leukemia.

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NaNoWriMo: Weeks 3 and 4 – Gory Scene-Stealer

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

While I met my daily word quotas during NaNoWriMo Weeks 3 and 4, some homemade gore stole me away from blogging about scenes from my First 50k. I’m not talking about turkey fryer disasters, the carnage at Ford Field on Thanksgiving Day, … Continue reading →

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