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September Photos
Ok, so life just isn't all that exciting these days and I just don't feel like there's a lot to write about. My life is homeschool, running and family.The other big excitement in my life is that I'm finally going to Prince Edward Island. Believe it or not, I had lived about 4 hours away from... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago

Grand Pre, NS
Nearly 20 years ago, while I was attending Acadia University, I learned that I was a descendant of the first settler of Grand Pre: Pierre Melanson. My great Aunt Vina had spent many years documenting our family's history. Later, I purchased The Melanson Story by Marg Melanson to read someone... Read more...
Published 3 weeks ago

I'm An Over-Pronator. Well, Who Knew?
It turns out that I'm an over-pronator. Doesn't that sound evil? Like something I might end up first-place in hell for, right? I blame my mother and her flat feet because I have flat feet too. Sorry Mom, but it's all your fault that I'm going straight to hell to claim my place on the... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago

New Photo Added! Save The Best For Last
Ok, I would love to tell you that I met all my race day goals and my body surpassed every expectation I had for it, but that's not the truth. The truth is ugly, my friends. You've been forewarned, carry on if you think you have the stomach for it.Here's the truth in a nutshell...I would have... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago

OMG, My Body Feels 90 But There's Good News Too
I've earned the aches and pains, so by God I'm blogging about 'em.Since I've left India (thank you once again, Dear Jesus), I have run a total of 19.68 miles in 4.7 hours. Not a pace to brag about but my body has got something to say about it nonetheless--and it ain't nice. Ice pack on the hip,... Read more...
Published a month ago

Move Over Michael Phelps
...there's a new kid in town. And his name is Heheelys.Warning: Shameless bragging mom in da house...We joined a sports facility this week. I'm not a big fan of this kind of place by the way--chicks in cropped sports bras and spandex, grunting men with more muscles than brains--what a place... Read more...
Published a month ago

I Got Nothing
Looking for an update? I got nothing.I could tell you about the four day drive from Illinois to Nova Scotia. Boring. Lots of trees.I could tell you about the delay of our air shipment and how I'm stuck wearing sweat pants or summer clothes. Who cares?I could give you an update about what it's... Read more...
Published a month ago

Guest Blogger: Kramer
Jet lag? What jet lag? Dogs don't get jet lag. We can sleep whenever, wherever, ya know?I have to admit, I'm the nervous type. There were boxes all around our house. Every time I barked, the house barked back at me. It just all made me very nervous. So when mom said I was going bubye on... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

HeHeelys' New SUV
A few weeks ago, we were talking about the cost of fuel. The next morning when I went in to wake HeHeelys. He sat upright in bed and replaced good morning with, "Can my first car be a hybrid?" He's not quite 12 yet and he's already thinking of his first car...and being able to afford fuel for... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

See You Later
According to my friends, if they don't actually read the rules, they don't have to play by them. Don't I hang with a clever bunch of women?Not only clever, though. They're strong. Smart. Funny. Supportive. And I'd better shut up because I'm about break Rule #1 myself. I feel sick leaving... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

I Am So Chillaxed
Chillax? I am the epitome of chilled and relaxed. So much so, I'm nearing a state of freaking zen.Our house is packed up. I was actually impressed with how well the Indian division of I Lied The Careless Movers seemed to pack up our belongings, although I have but two slight concerns (barely... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

With A Little Help From My Friends
It's not like this is the first time that I'm having to say goodbye to friends. I've done it many times before and I'm so blessed to have had wonderful friends over the years who have kept in touch and visited me no matter where on earth I have lived. So why is India so much harder?Well, the... Read more...
Published 2 months ago