Monthly Archives: September 2008

Rise and shine!

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Carrie

Speaking strictly of bagels as a stand-alone baked good, not as bookends for a sandwich or any other such use: Will you be traveling for the holidays? No, my family/friends are all local. No, I’m staying put. I’ll be heading … Continue reading →

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Man, I’m beat

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Carrie

ME: ” – no, there will be no deals! Tomorrow’s homework is due tomorrow!” SAM: “I hate homework! Why do I have to do homework? It’s boring!” GABE: “Can I watch TV?” ME: “No, it’s too much distraction. Here, let’s … Continue reading →

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He did it!

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Carrie

Yesterday was Sam’s duathlon! It was a pretty day. I went out that morning for a bike ride, intending to follow the trail south to the Illinois border, but I made a mistake in the next town south where the … Continue reading →

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Runners: Open Thread

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Carrie

Good run today. I’m still feeling a little bummed about the fact that my “long runs” are now in the area of seven miles, down from twelve plus, but they’ll come back up soon enough. No sense in risking more … Continue reading →

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By the way (races)

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Carrie

Sam’s duathlon is this Sunday. Thanks to everybody who has pledged to him so far; he’s tickled to death over this. The Komen Race for the Cure is next Sunday, the 28th. I’m very grateful to everybody who has pledged, … Continue reading →

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Post-exercise crashes

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Carrie

I think I’m just dehydrated. I haven’t been drinking anything close to enough water, certainly. Really hoping that’s what’s causing me to crash hard, energy-wise, about an hour and a half after exercising every day. It’s a lot easier to … Continue reading →

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Good morning, merry sunshine

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Carrie

Good morning, merry sunshine, How did you wake so soon? You’ve scared the little stars away, And shined away the moon. Anybody learn that song as a child? Mom used to sing it to me in the mornings. She also … Continue reading →

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See, God says so!

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Carrie

Sam has to memorize Bible verses and facts for his Wednesday night program at church. There are many from which to choose (his book suggests “easy” verses, harder ones, etc.), so I help him pick out ones that match his … Continue reading →

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Oh, the drama

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Carrie

Gabe, in the midst of a wild dance, just attempted to leap to one of the bottom steps and land on his knees; he slid backwards to the floor and landed with one hand on the floor vent, scraping his … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I wax rhapsodic.

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Carrie

And sometimes, such as now, all you’re going to get from me is NOM NOM NOM. Mmmmm, pumpkin bread. With chocolate chips!

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