As you’re reading Goodbye Pound Cake (GBPC) you’ll notice lots of musical references. Some are Michelle’s mom’s favorite Elvis tunes, some are part of Dillon O’Brien’s cross country playlist. Others, well, I’m not giving them all away. You need to read the book! Whether you’re old enough to remember them or not, they’re a great …
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Wednesday Observation: Running on a Treadmill is SO Different from Running Outside
Here I was thinking that running for 22 minutes straight on a treadmill meant that I was physically fit to run my first 5K. WRONG. Tonight I decided to see how far I could go on the Smithfield High School Track. Each lap is either ¼ of a mile or 1/3 of a mile, meaning …
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A Saturday in the Life
Visiting with the Crow and Big Al yesterday, I once again found myself swirling in a pool of confusion. A humorous pool of confusion, which kind of makes it bearable. Let's start with Big Al's prescription filling service. I find it easiest if I drop my father’s empty prescription bottles off at the pharmacy and then go pick …
I Coulda Beena Contenda- but She Actually is One
My daughter stayed home sick yesterday with a cough and scratchy throat. She is pretty tough as sixth grade girls go, so when she does complain that she’s not well I take it seriously. My husband, upon getting home from work, suggested that Julia get ready for basketball practice that evening. I began to protest, …
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Do You Believe In Miracles?
Do You Believe In Miracles?. I do. Always have. I didn't think they could happen for me, but I did always believe they could happen for others. It's taken me a long time and a lot of reflection to understand that anything is possible for anyone who believes. That's what faith is all about. Understanding …
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