Monthly Archives: February 2011

every once in a while I have good judgment

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Marie

It was a busy, busy weekend, folks. Blogging kind of got shuffled. But to quote Slater from Dazed and Confused, “It’s the quality, not the quantity, man.” Another area of my life where I can apply this logic is running: … Continue reading →

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lukcy bastartd

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Marie

Before we get started, two things. First, it took Charlie Sheen’s drug-fueled tirade for Two and a Half Men to be canceled? Really? Second, Bears head coach Lovie Smith was signed for an additional two years. This is your last … Continue reading →

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the walking method of running

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Marie

Do you dread your weekly long run? Do you agonize over those miles and miles of continuous running? ME TOO. I only like doing things that are FUN, and hard work isn’t fun! I used to stress about my long … Continue reading →

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the world is scratching at my door…

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Marie

Yeah so when I decided not to shower before work this morning, I sort of forgot that I hadn’t showered yesterday either. But, I got a haircut last night? And I didn’t want to waste a shower when my hair … Continue reading →

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please stand by

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Marie

I don’t even know how to write this without sounding saccharine or melodramatic, but my husband’s dad died Friday night, so you’re going to have to bear with us for a little while. I’m going to be intentionally vague and … Continue reading →

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warm winds and barley wines

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Marie

I had a fantastic [something] run last night; don’t know what you’d call it. A try-to-run-my-ass-off-as-fast-as-I-can-for-six-miles run. Good? Good. It was WARM; I don’t think I’ve ever gone running in shorts here in February…and I was still sweating like a … Continue reading →

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like a T-1000

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Marie

You know the part in T2 when the liquid nitrogen truck explodes and the T-1000 freezes and starts to fall apart? His legs buckle and then break and he starts to crumble and then Ahnold blasts him and he shatters … Continue reading →

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on wood

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Marie

Last night I cozied up on the couch with MAH BOO, da Bears and a Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron, a “12% ABV, highly roasty and malty brown ale aged on Palo Santo wood.” I once shared my tasting notes … Continue reading →

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bitter end

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Marie

Last night I mourned the weekend’s passing by eating homemade chicken soup and drinking beer. Two Brothers’ the Bitter End, 5.2% ABV/30 IBU. At the end of every glass, you will discover how this pale ale got its name. Citrusy, … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU, INDIANAPOLIS

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Marie

I’ve been whining for several days in a row, so I thought today would be a good time to express some gratitude.* After that thoroughly infuriating run in my ‘hood yesterday, I needed to make a comeback. I got up … Continue reading →

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