In 2001, I ran my first marathon. I had attempted a marathon a few years before, but shortly after I announced my plans to everyone I knew, I got injured and had to stop running. I didn't realize at the time that no one but me cared that I had failed to reach my goal. … Continue reading My First Marathon
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If I had a million dollars…
If I had a million dollars, I would encourage Dan to invest and save about half of it any way he wanted because that would make him happy. I don't totally understand his fascination with interest rates and mutual funds but I respect it and I'm sure I will be grateful for it when we … Continue reading If I had a million dollars…
Traveling with my Toddler: Heaven is Having My Lap to Myself
This holiday season an amazing thing happened. I enjoyed air travel with my toddler. I even read a few chapters of my book on the plane. See, I used to love planes. I loved everything about air travel. I liked to buy a magazine, a processed snack and a $4 bottle of water at the … Continue reading Traveling with my Toddler: Heaven is Having My Lap to Myself
A Good Problem To Have
Today at the coffee shop, the barista said "Um, there's a mocha that's been sitting here on the counter for a while?" I had no idea my mocha has been sitting there by its lonesome. I hissed at Dan, "What's with the attitude!?" He assured me there was no attitude. I swore there was attitude. … Continue reading A Good Problem To Have
Just Gu It Already (Redux)
If I had a magic wand, the first thing I'd do would be to turn myself into the kind of person who does not get attached to things. My life would be so organized. Instead of re-shuffling my piles of paper, I would deal with them. Instead of sifting through 85% percent of my clothes … Continue reading Just Gu It Already (Redux)
