Monthly Archives: May 2008

The four of us, today

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Carrie

It was a nice day, so after Sam’s scouting trip to the library, we stayed out a bit. Found a model train show at a local museum, and we spent some time there, enjoying our leisure. It’s been an easy, … Continue reading →

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Pssst…

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Carrie

I’m racing for breast cancer again. The race isn’t until late September, but I’m taking pledges now. Spread the word! The Komen Race for the Cure is probably one of the most powerful things in which I’ve ever been blessed … Continue reading →

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Here’s the funny part

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Carrie

When I’m sick, I feel better while exercising. I don’t know whether it’s the adrenaline pumping, or the distraction, or that my brain can then easily interpret elevated body temperature as normal instead of as a fever. Whatever it is, … Continue reading →

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Explains that

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Carrie

I’m sick. My throat hurts, and my nose is running. So of course I’m getting ready to go to the gym. Hey, it’s above the neck; if I was feeling sickness in my chest and lungs, I’d lay off the … Continue reading →

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Yuck

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Carrie

In the past ten minutes, I have been suddenly overcome by a roaring case of augh. I just want to put my head on my desk and moan for a bit – no reason, just augh. Seriously. I don’t hurt … Continue reading →

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Pack meeting

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Carrie

Sam got his Tiger badge last night. I have no idea what that means. Well, I know it means that we did a lot of activities and signed a whole bunch of things in his handbook, but as to what … Continue reading →

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Party decisions

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Carrie

Situation: a birthday party for a turning-seven-year-old. Magic-themed; a very friendly, inexpensive local magician has already been booked (and has sold me a life insurance policy, but that’s probably beside the point). We’re not sure how many guests, though it … Continue reading →

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Mmmmm…

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Carrie

Good wedding anniversary, if a bit low-key. We went down to the big outlet-type mall across the Illinois border from us and spent the day there, browsing and relaxing. Sort of reminded me of our honeymoon, shopping the outlet stores … Continue reading →

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Deliciously wiped

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Carrie

I got it in my head that I wanted to run someplace pretty today. I knew there was a park to the south of us that has a nice, woody loop, and I was pretty sure it wasn’t too far … Continue reading →

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You might be a runner…

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Carrie

This was once a very, very, very long list, so I took out the most irrelevant ones, as they related to me. ‘Cause I can do that. For anyone who is crazy and obsessed with running, or whoever just loves … Continue reading →

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