Tag Archives: Family

Lessons From The Mat

My son is wrapping up his last year of wrestling today, making his second and final appearance in the “national” championship tournament for his league. Over the years, I have gone from barely being able to watch his matches to … Continue reading

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Proud Mom Monday

My son had a great year of wrestling last year. We were most of the way through the season when his coach pointed out that he had won every one of his dual meets.  He earned medals in many of … Continue reading

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Dear Diary–Happy New Year!

Imagine my horror when I unwrapped this “present” at Christmas. My Mom plead ignorance as to how she “ended up with it,” but I have not let her off the hook. Luckily it was from 1977, when I was 10, … Continue reading

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Runderful Christmas Edition)

(Books from my Mom and sister-in-law. The the title of the second one is “Once A Runner.”) (My mother-in-law’s sense of humor.) (My husband gets the prize for most awesome running gift!) Did you give or receive any cool fitness-related … Continue reading

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Not A Creature Was Stirring

It’s my favorite time of Christmas Day. The stockings are hung (and stuffed) by the chimney with care. The presents are ’round the tree. I’m sipping coffee by the glow of the tree, listening to traditional Christmas carols, waiting for … Continue reading

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