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Racing
Peer pressure is alive and well, even though I’m 37. You’d think I’d have learned by now. If your friend jumps off a bridge, would you jump, too? Sadly, I must answer yes. Yes. If my beloved sister-in-law Kim jumps off a bridge, I’ll be right there next to her, plummeting to my death. In…
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Be The Encouraging Stranger
Lesson learned. Never underestimate the power of a stranger’s words. I just went running. I run because it’s the only kind of exercise I’ve managed to consistently fit into a life with five kids. I don’t have to get gear together or drive to a gym or buy special clothes. I don’t have to wear…
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St. Patrick’s Day
My cousin Jen visited with her fabulous family over the weekend. On Sunday, the grown-ups participated in the 5K Shamrock Run. The run actually has nothing to do with the rest of this blog entry, but I figured it was fair game since it has the word “shamrock” in it. I pretty much just wanted…