Category Archives: family

tough times to raise a buck.

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

As I go to press with this post that has been looming in my psyche for days, I hear the muffled sighs and rolling of eyes.  Or, maybe that’s me. Most of my friends and family know that I’m fundraising … Continue reading →

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Open Letter To My Teenagers.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Christmas, 1999 Dear Sons, It’s that time again.  You are both awesome.  Yes, I could be more creative in my description, but honestly, I love you both to pieces.  Articulate and bright, funny and friendly.  So many adjectives could describe … Continue reading →

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Soul Tacos.

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

“I’m going to write a blog post about my Mother’s tacos,” I announce to my Mom today. “What? What’s that you said?”  “Nothing Mom.  Nothing.” “No.  I want to know what you said.” I get up to go and get … Continue reading →

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5 Miles, 2 Weddings & A Funeral

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

the day starts off with a 5 mile udder run, in which I get 4th place in my age group. see steve, an old dear friend, taught with him ’02.  he’s fast, man. wedding of local girl, who is married … Continue reading →

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Uncle Benny

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

I had this uncle.  A long time ago.  He was married to my Mom’s sister, and is the father of my two cousins.  These two cousins were my only two cousins who lived in California, and my Mom was close … Continue reading →

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Left its seeds while I was sleeping*

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

Morning Glories open themselves up to the world, in the morning, in all of their glory, hence the name Morning Glory. And if you look closely at them, you will see how extraordinary they are both in colour and texture … Continue reading →

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10 Miles & Cousin Jimmy

Posted on July 25, 2009 by

Date: 7/25/2009 7:00 AM Type: Easy Course: Mr. T’s 10 mile loop Distance: 10 miles Duration: 2:02:17 Pace: 12:14 / mile Shoe: Mizuno Alchemy Lime Weight: 181 lb Statistics: Calories: 1369 VO2 Max: 25.2 The main thing I have to … Continue reading →

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Getting it Done…

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

Date: 7/16/2009 6:00 AM Type: Easy Course: To Sophia’s House Distance: 5.23 miles Duration: 1:01:02 Pace: 11:41 / mile Shoe: Mizuno Alchemy Lime Weight: 181 lb Statistics: Calories: 716 VO2 Max: 25.4 Today, Kim had strep throat, so I had … Continue reading →

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mama tried

Posted on May 10, 2009 by

Happy Mother’s Day Mom: Here’s an excerpt from our 3 miler today: Me:  “I’m tired, let’s stop.” Kim:  “Yeah, let’s.” We keep running. Week 3 starts today with a sluggish run through the city.

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…ok now, sprint!

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

Tonight was Week 2 with the Team in Training team in Modesto.  Charlie Bob is doing OUR group.  Guess we don’t get the luxury of the nice blonde lady.  First off, he starts by saying, if our group starts at … Continue reading →

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