The timing of the song flooded the room for maximum impact. I was breathing heavy through spin class as we mounted a five minute hill. What about Us, the arresting lyrics repeated. I know I’ve heard the song before because the tune sounded familiar. But this time, I paid attention to the words. I wanted to belt it out with…
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Groundhog Day
Did you miss it? Come on… shame on you. Completely overshadowed by the super bowl, this past Sunday was February 2nd, Groundhog day. I’m a Pennsylvania gal and we all take Groundhog Day seriously. Punxsutawney Phil Each year, on February 2nd, an army of reporters descend on Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to see the weather predictions of Phil, the famous…
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What’s in your Closet?
I don’t like clutter. And this is the time of year I take on my closet. I can be ruthless. (And I’m available for hire.) If it hasn’t been worn in one year, it gets donated, no matter how nice it is or expensive it was. Disgrace While knee deep in a pile, there it was… a glint of metal…
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Grit
Pickle Ball I signed up. My gym offered a pickle ball class for newbies, and yesterday I showed up. I’ve heard the buzz of popularity and know people who love it, but I’ve resisted for two primary reasons. First, tennis is my sport and I don’t want anything to jeopardize that. And second, pickle ball is for old people. I…
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The Power of Kindness
We left at O-dark-thirty to fly to O’Hare then on to State College, PA. Taking advantage of Ian’s extra long winter break, he and I are visiting my Mother and Dad. (And also my siblings and many of Ian’s cousins) Even though both flight legs were on time, our trip has been far from stress-free. Traveling Solo Ian prefers…
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