Monthly Archives: September 2010

Plaza Sesamo

Asa and I are hanging out watching Sesame Street in Spanish and I’ve got my foot in a pot full of ice.  The Thursday night run at Eisenhower is in a bit and I’m really looking forward to it.  I … Continue reading

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Free time?

I had an interview with a store I was hoping to have sponsor me.  My hopes are not high, mostly because I didn’t field the “And what do you do in your free time?” question well. Me: (incredulously) Free time? … Continue reading

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You don’t say?

I saw this in the parking lot at the doctor’s office today.  Tempting, eh?  So curious…

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Let’s run Mom!

Eliot and Asa were out in the driveway when I got home from Austin last night.  Asa sprinted (and I mean sprinted) towards the car when he caught sight of me.  He threw himself into my arms, gave me a … Continue reading

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Cat 1, Blue 0

My sister sent the note below yesterday morning.  It’s hysterical, so I figured I’d share.  Background: C. lives in Hawaii (Hello H.U.R.T?).  Her husband is deployed again and she has two little girls.  She bought them a parakeet when my … Continue reading

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Miss Nelson Is Missing

Are you familiar with this children’s book?  It’s a good one.  My mom read it to me when I was little, so it’s been around a while.  Remember the substitute teacher who replaces sweet and pretty Miss Nelson?  Miss Viola … Continue reading

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Weekend in Austin

I’m running around like a nut getting my things together to teach up in Austin this weekend.  Another Wilderness First Aid course, but this time for high school students.  Should be good fun.  I’ll be solo instructing, so I’ll be … Continue reading

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Formal invitation

If you are in the area on October 9th, you should come down to the track at St. Mary’s Hall in San Antonio and run or walk a few laps (or many more!) with Amanda McIntosh and me. I mentioned … Continue reading

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Treading

It is raining here in San Antonio today.  It’s great napping weather and I wish I could join Asa, but I’m going to give the treadmill a spin.  It’s been lonely in our garage collecting dust from the dryer vent. … Continue reading

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Double booked

T. and I are both back at the podiatrist’s office this morning. Our appointments weren’t 15 minutes apart this time; They were both scheduled for 9:45. It would have been fun to hang out in the exam room together telling … Continue reading

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