The Chairs
If you’ve been following me on facebook you know I’ve been in a bit of a makeover mood. My most recent makeover is a pair of chairs I purchased for $50 each from a thrift store in Denton, TX that...
View Article$25 for the pair
The quest to recycle furniture continues. Roo and I found this pair of dirty bass boat chairs/bar stools while we were out thrift store shopping. Only $25 for the pair – a little spray paint, a...
View ArticleSo The Devil sent me a text
It said: “For you. Come get it.” and it had an attached picture of some roadside garbage. Luckily for me I’m in with The Devil and when I asked her to load up the garbage in her car and bring it...
View ArticleComing Out
Yeah, so most of you Internet people have already figured out that I’m getting divorced. I could go on but I’m going to have to leave it right there. Between the divorce and the massive upheaval that...
View ArticleFacebook killed the blog star. Partie deux.
My running friend, David, wrote a post the other day about how Facebook killed his blog. It’s true, micro-blogging as taken over the world. It only seems apropos since we are a fast food nation – and...
View ArticleSunday Trails
Another great trail run this morning, it was a bit slower and warmer but we ran the same distance. The cooling temperature is bringing out more cyclists and runners – and I am pleased to see more...
View ArticleDesperately Seeking Susan, III
Another good run this morning – pace is getting faster and the walk breaks are fewer and shorter. I’m sure much can be attributed to the cooler temperatures, but I have been logging the miles...
View ArticleBecause the socks are sexy
I know, I know. Shut. up. The training is going well. A really fast 5 mile run with Peggy this morning (thank you 54 degrees), and then lifting with Sweet Cindy. I won’t lie, lifting was a beating...
View ArticleFall Texas Trails
I’m loving the pops of color on the trails this time of year. I had a great trail run with Peggy this morning – we covered some new terrain and survived. We’re like trail running professionals now, I...
View ArticleIsle du Bois 18k
It’s been a long time between posts. So sue me. Or even better, Sumy. Isle du Bois is officially my favorite trail race. Out of the two I’ve done, I like this one best. My most favorite thing of all,...
View ArticleAustin 3M There Half Marathon
I reckon this is going to be shortest race report in the world. What can I say other than it was cold, windy and miserable? I guess I can also say the all downhill course was awesome – I was very happy...
View ArticleLife List
1. See the Pyramids of Egypt | 2. Go Dog Sledding | 3. Take Kenza Camping | 4. See Aurora Borealis from Alaska | 5. Be conversational in another language | 6. Set foot in all 50 states |...
View Article2013 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
This was my first hometown marathon and kudos to the crew that put this one on – it was coordinated beautifully – a few more porta-potties at the start would have been nice, but there were plenty along...
View ArticleFlowers for Kate
Internet People, Im working on a catch up post involving marathons, trail runs, home improvement projects and things in my life …. but my friend requested some garden photos pronto – so here ya go,...
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