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Did Someone Say Christmas Cookies?

My children have outgrown Santa Claus and I do as much shopping as I can on-line, but one enduring holiday tradition is baking cookies. Every year since 1998 a group of us have blocked off  a weekend day in December … Continue reading

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Prayers For A Peaceful Thanksgiving

If your family is anything like mine, your Thanksgiving dinner may not be much like the nostalgic image below, and may not play out like the Pillsbury ad where the only argument around the dinner table is who gets the … Continue reading

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Five Reasons To Cheer On Marathon Runners

I’ve been running for 14 years, but I’d never spectated at a race until last weekend. Now that I’ve done it, I definitely will be doing it again. In case you’re wondering why you should give up a few precious … Continue reading

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Five Things I Love About The Friday Five Link Up

Happy anniversary to the Friday Five Link Up hosted by the Courtney, Cynthia and Mar–a/k/a the D.C. Trifecta! The theme they picked for this week is “5 Things I Love” and I am going to celebrate the anniversary of my … Continue reading

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Making A Comeback From Injury

After I decided to make the Beat The Deadline 5K my comeback race, the organizers gave me an opportunity to give away another race entry. I polled my Moms Run This Town group for someone else making a comeback from … Continue reading

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