Category Archives: Dogs

Journey’s Journey 4

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

What happens when you take an abused dog and show him love, give him a couch to sleep on and socks to chew? You get a dog who is so exuberantly happy about life.  The day I met him in the … Continue reading →

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It Started with the Wheeze

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

In my early twenties I knew I wanted a dog but thought I’d wait until I was out of college.  My old roomate and I were both dog lovers because we grew up in houses with mothers who were dog … Continue reading →

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Wheeze in Training

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

I thought a visit from my Wheezie girl might be good for my granny. She’s in hospice care now. She may get to come home if she improves over the weekend but the past week has been a rough one. … Continue reading →

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Dear Cesar Millan

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Dear Cesar Millan, I love you! You are funny and so very wise. In the words of a dear friend, I am going to “Cesarfy” my dogs. That starts today! So Cesar, I promise that after today I will no longer yell for … Continue reading →

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Not Every Run is Going to be a Good One!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

I had a five mile jog on my training plan today.  My run didn’t start well, and it’s my fault.  The sky was gray and ugly when I left my house.  No big deal though, I run in all kinds of … Continue reading →

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It’s Official – and Cancer is Still a Bitch!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

I am officially registered for the 2012 Columbus marathon.  Yeah and yikes! I started typing this post last night when I got a call from my mom.  I won’t post all of the details because I have written a handful … Continue reading →

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Runner Comaraderie

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Marley and I enjoyed a cold jog in the snow yesterday, but we were not alone on the trail. I love that runners always smile or say hello as they pass by.  We say hi even if we pass each other twice … Continue reading →

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Tradition

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

I have been thinking about writing this blog post all day and have had the song from Fiddler on the Roof stuck in my head.  Traditionnnnns!!!!!!! Traditions are what make the holidays special me.  When things get hard, tradition reminds … Continue reading →

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“O Lord that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness.” ~William Shakespeare

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

I had an amazing Thanksgiving and have much to be thankful for.  I worked most of the day, but I love my job, so it was a peaceful, blissful day! My mother was cooking up a storm in my kitchen … Continue reading →

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il dolce far niente

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

In Italian, “il dolce far niente” means the sweetness of doing nothing.  I am not finding doing nothing so sweet at this moment. You see, I have a fractured foot.  Third metatarsal fracture to be exact. Aren’t David Beckham and … Continue reading →

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