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House Fire - No More Excuses - ha, except the injured foot ;pSaturday, May 16, 2009I no longer know how long it has been since the house fire. 9months? Maybe 10 months? I am not sure. The fire, graduate school, and a slew of family issues has really kicked my butt. I have not lost any weight. I have not gained any muscle. My running endurance ...

25 Things about MeShareSunday, January 25, 2009 at 7:31pm | Edit Note | DeleteRules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to ...

20+ Weeks since the House FireWednesday, January 07, 2009**UPDATE** I just found out that someone broke into our home and stole the copper pipes from the walls and bathrooms. They also stole the contractors tools. This is the second time that this has happened. Sometimes, I wonder if we will ever return home. I want to keep trying so I will still ...

Since you know me, you know that I do not like New Year’s Resolutions. I honestly believe that people can change on any given day and it is best not to wait for socially approved time limits. That said I am thrilled to start a new year. Here is a brief recap of the last year (the good, the bad, and the promise of change):In 2008:I welcomed my ...

Happy New Year 2009!! This has been a really rough year, but the lastfew days have been better and I received some great news today. Lookfor more joy and merriment from me in the future.Until then, the following is a link to a slide show for December 2008photos. It comes with snazzy Christmas music and is the last for theseason so turn on your ...

6 Weeks LaterMonday, September 29, 2008I have only exercised twice since the August house fire. I ran a 10K in August and participated in the AIDS walk yesterday. That is it. My life has been in a constant state of upheaval. My house burned; we are displaced until January or February; Graduate school is kicking my butt; some other private things; ...

*** This post was imported from Facebook and does not have the original photos or formating.  I am not sure if I sent this email to everyone. I keep becoming distracted while reading this list.The following is the email that I sent about the fire:Hello, everyone! How are you? Let me know. (^_^)I finally uploaded pictures of the house fire. I ...

Since I haven’t written in months, I know that a few of you would like to play catch up.  In short: My grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. We survived another birthday week. I joined a few more boards (I think I am addicted). Justin learned to wiggle across the floor. Carson had Drew over for a few ...

This post is dedicated to various forms of vegetation.  Jim was awarded a golden leaf award today and we attended a nice luncheon.    I just realized that I have not uploaded (or taken) pictures of our side/backyard revamp.  Until then, look at the grass that is finally growing in our front yard.  I cannot believe that ...

 If I had a hammerI'd hammer in the morningI'd hammer in the eveningAll over this landI'd hammer out dangerI'd hammer out a warningI'd hammer out love between my brothers and my sistersAll over this land~ Lee Hays and Pete Seeger These lyrics summarize the way that I have felt for the past few days.  There are legitimate reasons for ...