Monthly Archives: January 2011

bonus commentary: princesses and pink

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Marie

Yeah so, earlier today on NPR, Diane Rehm interviewed author Peggy Orenstein about her new book, Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture. When I heard the title, I almost ran my car … Continue reading →

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if it jiggles, it’s fat

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Marie

Waaay after I ate three and a half helpings of some random crap I threw together in the kitchen tonight; after the movie was over (Howl, by the way, with James Franco playing Allen Ginsberg, highly recommend it); and after … Continue reading →

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post #425: more on running and beer

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Marie

Several notable accomplishments to announce today (okay, just two but they’re good ones): 1. I ran. After nine days of forced relaxation, I finally hit the pavement this evening for a 4.3-mile test run to see how the footy foot … Continue reading →

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I took a picture of my oatmeal now pay me

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Marie

For breakfast this morning, I had a bowl of oatmeal and Terrapin’s Wake ‘n’ Bake Coffee Oatmeal Stout. (ABV: 8.6%; IBUs: 50. For breakfast. Yep.) When it comes to taking pictures of oatmeal, my motto (that I just came up … Continue reading →

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Warmer Winter Winter Warmer

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Marie

When you’re injured and can’t run, you at least want to be injured when it’s 1° outside, am I right? So last night, I did a half-assed sesson of Jillian-style yoga in front of a roaring fire (making it somewhat … Continue reading →

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killer turtles

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Marie

Last night after not running, I watched a depressing ass movie with TEH HUBZ and drank a Hopsecutioner IPA from our friends at Terrapin Beer. Thanks to DBR, I have also tasted Terrapin’s Big Hoppy Monster and Rye Pale Ale, … Continue reading →

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on spouses

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Marie

I didn’t run today. But in the interest of not alienating my 14 readers, I thought I’d call it quitsies on the complaining and talk about something else that’ll make you roll your eyes. Spouses. I don’t talk about my … Continue reading →

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cabin fever

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Marie

So, yeah. My stupid foot. I am almost annoyed enough to seek professional help, which as you know I will normally avoid as long as is humanly possible. I’m just…baffled. It feels so good when I run. Doesn’t hurt. Doesn’t … Continue reading →

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messin’ with swamp ape

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Marie

Yeah so, if you haven’t already noticed, the Garmin Connect site has been down since yesterday and over-privileged athletes near and far have taken to the web to launch a full-scale hissy fit. It’s kind of hilarious. And that’s just … Continue reading →

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a fantastic Sunday, ruined by Monday

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Marie

First of all: GO BEARS! Looks like it’s gonna be a showdown at Soldier Field… Sorry to all you Colts fans (no I’m not), but your adorable little climate-controlled dome? With your well-mannered patrons? All wearing identical Peyton Manning jerseys … Continue reading →

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