After a long and trying week, the opportunity arose to leave work and start my weekend early. Of course, being the opportunist that I am, I jumped at it. What can I say? There's been so much on my mind these days it's hard to keep … [Continue reading]
Make way for….?
As July comes to a close, the building is emptying out. Another bunch will be having their exit interviews tomorrow and bidding farewell to those of us left behind. Looking around my office, aware that I will be in a cubicle after the move to … [Continue reading]
Ten Mile
What can I say? Sometimes I let my mind get the best of me. Today, was one of those times. As usual, I didn't prepare for my long run ahead of time. Instead, I fell asleep on the couch right after dinner -- an early dinner. You would think that … [Continue reading]
When luck is running out…

Driving home from the vet, the conversation about my loyal old dog played in my head. As we drove past the BevMo, I wanted nothing more than to stop in for a bottle of red. Listening the the noisy breaking beside me, I drove past. We rescued this … [Continue reading]
immeasurable differences
I have really been working hard to keep to the schedule that Coach posts for me. Although I sometimes "Gumby" the workout days or move around the order, I generally keep to the plan. If he says "easy," that is what I do. If he says "don't be a slave … [Continue reading]
