I first composed the barebones of this over four years ago to highlight (and lowlight) the final run of my first year’s electronically recorded miles using the Nike Running App. Each venture out is as unique as the Pennsylvania snowflakes I waltz with each winter. This last run of the year was certainly a rarity. Road running is full of excitement, rewards, and surprises with unpredictable weather, terrain, and strength. NOTE: I avoid treadmills like lima beans and will only touch one if I absolutely need to. Continue reading “And I Would Run 500 Miles, and I Would Run 500 More…”
Category: Dog Lover
Thanksgiving Dinner and Fried Chicken
We are thankful for these two furry friends. Because of their coloring, our daughter Cara nicknamed Louie (the sheltie) “Thanksgiving Dinner” and Italia (the golden) “Fried Chicken.” Continue reading “Thanksgiving Dinner and Fried Chicken”
It was a dark and stormy night…
It was a dark and stormy night… That’s how Snoopy started (and I think ended) all of the stories he tried belting out of his typewriter. Last night, that’s just how my story began and it didn’t end until this dark and stormy morning. It was 11:38 PM the first time she alarmed me awake with her wails. I was only able to semi-soothe her by rubbing her soft, fuzzy head. Since I can’t figure out how to swaddle her properly, I gave her a dose of Benadryl which Dr. Canine recommended for these “episodes.” Continue reading “It was a dark and stormy night…”
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