Bare Faces, Engagement Rings And Being “Raw”
Hey, Friend. First time I remember being called “raw” was when I posted a picture of my hand with an engagement ring. An acquaintance...
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Apr 24, 2023
5 Things I Will Do (And You Can Too) To Recover From My Ultra Marathon
You may already know that I ran my first ultra marathon yesterday. Later that evening I felt like I have been hit by a truck, AND like...
Apr 24, 2023
Wall Balls, Double Unders And Skimpy Outfits – CrossFit Open 2013
On Wednesday night, yet again, I rushed home, threw my bag on the floor, and (while still wearing street shoes) ran towards my computer...
Apr 19, 2023
“I Have Never Seen Anything Like This” – Operation Lockdown
“I have never seen anything like this”, a friend said to me a few days ago, as we watched the line in our little grocery store wrap...
Apr 19, 2023
I’m A Hugger. I’m Not Doing Well – Extrovert’s Take On Social Distancing And COVID-19
Operation Lockdown Let’s see. I am a raging extravert who loves hugging people, and who is obsessed with travel. No, I am not doing well....
Apr 19, 2023
Check Up On Your People – Operation Lockdown
Check up on the massage therapist who makes a living by touching people. Check up on the nail tech who usually spends their entire day...
Apr 19, 2023
Sing From The Balcony, Or Resell Lysol Wipes – Operation Lockdown
Fatigue and sleep deprivation bring out the worst in me. In the middle of some race, in some godforsaken forest, in the middle of the...
Apr 19, 2023
Panic Shortage Vs. Actual Shortage – Operation Lockdown
Italian wanted to make pizza few days ago. I was instructed to pick up the ingredients (vegetables, cheese, pepperoni) on my excursion to...
Apr 19, 2023
Licking The Floor, And When “Stop It!” Doesn’t Help
I’ve seen this video shared and re-shared. Often by health and fitness professionals. Heck, I probably shared it at least once. Video...
Apr 19, 2023
Commercial Moments, Spilled Coffee And Perfect Families
You know those beach resort commercials, where the perfect family walks on the beach? It’s sunset, and the entire family inexplicably...
Apr 19, 2023
Drums, Protests, And Strollers In La Serena, Chile
It sounds like a million marching bands that are all drumming at the same time. Oh, and there are very large speakers involved. It is...
Apr 19, 2023
Parenting Is Exhausting. Travelling Is Exhausting.
I read these two sentences in Amanda’s Palmer’s mailing list tonight, and yes, it’s like she was talking to me, and I was nodding –...
Apr 19, 2023
Pieces Of My Heart, And The Power Of Stories
“Making the decision to have a child – it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ”...
Apr 19, 2023
Tickle, Tickle, And Body Neutrality
She crawls, and climbs on me, and tugs, and pinches, and sucks, and bites, and touches, and pushes. She holds on, and grabs, and pulls....
Apr 19, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: Self-Righteous Asshole
...Who Loved Inviting Others To Enjoy Winter’s Splendor Finally Dies Of Hypothermia PORT PERRY, ON – Arthur Jolly, died on Saturday at...
Apr 19, 2023
2020 Preview – FUN
The word for 2020 is FUN. Seriously. This is perfect. When I started twirling ideas for 2020 word of the year, the general theme became...
Apr 19, 2023
Sucker For Donuts, Health Documentaries, And All Things Shiny And New
Tim Hortons is a Canadian chain of coffee shops. Some would say “Timmies” is the closest we have to an organized religion. Every single...
Apr 19, 2023
Snot Sponge, White Noise, And I Want A Refund
My tiny human woke up at 1am, and stayed up until 4am. This is (thankfully) NOT a regular occurence. I would die. But yesterday she was...
Apr 19, 2023
The Hummus Creature, And The Moments We Otherwise Forget
Italian handed me a 23-pound creature the other day – completely covered in hummus. It was either clean the floor and clean the high...
Apr 19, 2023
The Grind Of Parenthood
Dear Diary, I’ll keep using this stupid tagline, until my brain remembers and comprehends that this is a blog – for reference, see my...
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