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We Need to Do Better
It’s definitely past time to take the plunge back into blogging. As with many of you, the past two years have thrown my life into a spin, and it seems that it might finally be time to get back to pre-pandemic life. While my blog is called “Grandma Runs”, and I still run, albeit not…
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The Journey Continues
I have been attempting to share my experiences with getting back in decent shape since January. I began increasing my mileage in running in an effort to run the Indy 500 Mini Marathon next weekend, and have tried various ways to lose the extra 20 pounds I had gained over the past two or so…
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Rather Than Judge, Educate Yourself
As the mother of a transgender son, I have contemplated tackling this topic in a blog for quite some time. As I continue to see social media posts that are either judgmental, or even making fun of trans folks, I finally decided it is time to write. At this point in time, most of us…
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One Month In…
It’s only been a little over a month since I last blogged, which is not bad when compared to the last couple of years. I like to feel that I have something to share when I write, and often I just don’t. This year I am documenting my journey back to running. While it might…
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2023. New Year, New Me?
It’s a new year, which means we will constantly hear “new year, new you,” and we will be inundated with diet commercials and all the ways we can meet those resolutions. The gyms are packed; people are determined to look great by summer. And then it becomes difficult. Slowly the gym becomes less crowded and…
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A Little Poetry
I don’t often write poetry, but there are times when it just seems appropriate. Losing my mother was one of those times. Below are two poems, one I composed to be read at the cemetery, and one composed by Andy’s girlfriend, Taya. Taya is truly talented; she also wrote poems for our daughters’ weddings. To…
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Quarantined!
It’s been over a year since I have blogged, and what better time to write than when we are forced to remain home. I don’t know about all of you, but I am still floored by how much our world has changed in two short weeks. Two weeks ago we had just wrapped up the…
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Celebrating 10 Years
I cannot believe it’s been so many months since I last added to my blog. One would think that with our kids grown and on their own, life would slow down, but it just seems to get busier. Today we are having our first virtual school day, so I am home trying to stay warm,…
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, I thought I’d share an older piece I wrote. Please share if you feel so inclined. The Mammogram Experience One of my summer rituals is going to the gyno for my yearly check-up, and then following up with a mammogram. About a month ago, the day had finally arrived…
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