Monthly Archives: August 2010

How’s *your* morning going?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Carrie

“Mommy? I sort of…I spilled some…I’m sorry.” Gabe loves salt. This morning, trying to go behind my back and steal a pinch to eat, he managed to spill the entire salt cellar (thankfully a small one) all over the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Clinical details

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Carrie

Dad has a serious infection in his kidneys. He also has a kidney stone; initially, the doctor said it would be the least of their worries, but that wasn’t true, since the urologist found that the stone is causing blockage … Continue reading →

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In hindsight

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Carrie

When I was a teenager, my goal was to Get Out of Dodge. I wanted to graduate and leave my hometown, which felt claustrophobic and slow to me; the world was waiting, and I wanted to see it all. And … Continue reading →

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Tidbits

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Carrie

I forgot to mention this from about a week ago. We stayed at a hotel in town for a couple of days during the worst of the heat wave, and while we were there, we did some lovely relaxing in … Continue reading →

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Wiped already?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Carrie

We had a good weekend in these parts. Saturday started out a little exhausting, with a 17-miler that left me feeling somewhat drained (I started out strong, but as the warmth and humidity rose, I slowed, even having to take … Continue reading →

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WtRS Episode 21: Family Ramblings

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Carrie

Back, after technical issues! My parents are in for a visit, and then I chat with my boys. Thanks to Lisa, James, and Dorothy for their contributions. Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: … Continue reading →

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Perspectives

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Carrie

Trying to talk with Gabe about fitness. ME: “Gabe, why do I run?” GABE: “Because you do races.” ME: “Okay, that’s true. But why do I do races?” GABE: “Because you’ve signed up for them.” We had a nice chat … Continue reading →

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Recent Gabe-isms

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Carrie

SAM: “Mom! Gabe’s just going to stand there bugging me!” GABE: “That’s not true! I’m sitting!” GABE (to Eric): “I love you more than ten megapixels.” ME (hearing a noise): “Who’s in the kitchen?” GABE (from the kitchen): “Nobody.”

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Deserving of its own post

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Carrie

Eric’s dad remarried today.

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Back!

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Carrie

From Lifehacker, “Top 10 Ways Your Brain is Sabotaging You“: You let negative feelings about putting off tasks prevent actual work. For example, if I feel guilt for not updating, it makes me not look forward to updating, and I’m … Continue reading →

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