Five Things Every Airport Needs

Fall is “conference season” for me, which means a lot of business trips through various airports. I try to allow myself plenty of time to get through security, but whether I’m  dashing to my gate or have time to kill before boarding my flight, there are certain amenities I always appreciate.  

5 Things Every Airport Needs
Here are five things every airport needs to make travel less tiresome.  Continue reading

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Talk About The Passion After 32 Years

Thirty-two years ago today I met my husband. Yes, we’ve been together for 32 years. We got married five years and one day after we met, so we’ll celebrate our anniversary tomorrow, but today is a perfect day for me to talk about the passion we’ve shared over the decades.

Talk About The Passion - Sweethearts

When we first met, it was all about passion. In fact, since it was the 80’s, we often listed to R.E.M.’s Talk About The Passion–although it’s hardly a romantic love song.

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Why Starbucks Is My Home Away From Home

Last month I shared how I took Starbucks on the road for our Grand Canyon vacation. The day that post was published I woke up at 1:55 am local time in San Jose–my body clock was still back on the east coast! I worked in my hotel room until it was a “normal” time to go for a run, and planned my route to end at the Starbucks that was a block near my hotel shortly after it opened.

Starbucks San Jose

Starbucks, San Jose

On that whirlwind trip, I had breakfast at this Starbucks in San Jose, a sandwich for dinner from the Starbucks at SFO, and breakfast at a Starbucks in Dallas. Continue reading

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September Runfessions

I always enjoy reading Runfessions, but this is the first time the last Friday of the month hasn’t caught me by surprise. I’m usually focusing on the first Saturday of the month when Deborah, Lynda and I host the Ultimate Coffee Date link up, but that’s not until next weekend–please come back and join us! 

Runfessions

Runfessions: Cleanse your sweaty soul (or soles) by posting your run- gym- and swimfessions on your blog and join the link up hosted by Marcia at Marcia’s Healthy Slice.
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Love Your Lady Parts At The Race To End Women’s Cancer

When I was asked the support the National Race To End Women’s Cancer, I wanted to say no because 5Ks are not my favorite race distance. But when I thought more about the cause it supports, I knew I had to say yes. Love Your Lady PartsThe race supports the mission of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, which is dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk awareness, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. Continue reading

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