Well, being up late at nights, and being on the go from sun up to well past sun down has finally caught up with me. My throat has been scratchy for at least two weeks. I haven't been in a hurry to lace up my running shoes again. I figured that by … [Continue reading]
Having a Ball this Winter
The holiday "gala" for my work was nice. It wasn't the same as it has been in the past. This year, instead of each of the departments hosting their own party, the two companies (that recently came together in our building) all shared the same … [Continue reading]
Let the shopping begin
Getting into the holiday swing has been slow coming this year. Normally, I'm mailing out my Christmas cards the weekend following Thanksgiving. This year, I never even purchased the cards. Likewise, I've received only one card - from BoBo's … [Continue reading]
What I want for Christmas
Christmas is a special time for me. Being born around this holiday, I have a special fondness for the month of December. But December is quickly slipping past me. I am running around like a chicken without a head. Every moment is either scheduled or … [Continue reading]
Blame it on the full moon
Mark (aka the running blogfather) posted on the run that wouldn't end. Sadly, I had a similar experience. There were too many things going against me: Fairly early in the run, I felt the inner edge of my shoe insole rubbing against my foot. Of … [Continue reading]