Category Archives: Items of Interest

Not-so-hypothetical question

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Carrie

Go here and take a look at the picture. I’ll wait. Okay, done? Now, tell me, especially those of you who have kids or spend a lot of time around them: what is that? Will you be traveling for the … Continue reading →

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Zydrate comes in a little glass vial!

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Carrie

Apropos of absolutely nothing except that I stumbled upon it by chance earlier today and have been obsessing wildly about it ever since, this is opening tonight. Nowhere closer to me than Minneapolis, of course, so I won’t be seeing … Continue reading →

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Morning breaks

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Carrie

I’m feeling really, really happy right now. Of course, last night was full of serious discussion with Sam, whose school had a mock election and who came home on a bus with kids hanging out of every window, shrieking for … Continue reading →

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Fatigued

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Carrie

I run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays lately. Looking ahead, it’s calling for rain on Thursday and a rain-snow mix on Saturday, so I wanted to make the most of today in case I didn’t feel up to longer … Continue reading →

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Flitting

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Carrie

My brain’s doing that hummingbird thing, flitting from subject to subject in a way that drives Eric nuts when I try to talk to him. Changing the topic every few minutes aggravates him, but sometimes I just can’t help it. … Continue reading →

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The word “title” looks really funny after a while.

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Carrie

I’d never heard of this guy. Have I been under a rock or something? (Wouldn’t be the first time.) So, I was talking to Mom today on the phone, and I mentioned that every day lately, without fail, I get … Continue reading →

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Canines for a Cure

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Carrie

Hey, local folk! Any dog lovers looking for a way to get involved in the fight against cancer? I just got this in my email and thought I’d share. Canines For A Cure Walk August 13th, 2008, 7:00p-9:00p Minooka Park, … Continue reading →

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Race for the Cure!

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Carrie

I’ve had a couple of donations! Thanks to Monique (is that you?) and Sean! Sort of inspired by Karen (another redheaded southeast Wisconsiner who did the Couch-to-5K thing and lost a bunch of weight – almost creepy that we haven’t … 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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Sigg-ah-Sigg-ah

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Carrie

I drink a lot of water these days. Mostly, I’ve been buying flats of bottled water. I did this because: A) I hate the taste of tap water, B) I’m too lazy to fill the filter pitcher we have, and … Continue reading →

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