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important events happening in my non-blogging life

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Marie

It’s been a while. I think I might be losing that talent for daily blogging that some might argue I never had in the first place. Also my talent for writing sentences. Or thinking coherent thoughts in my head. It’s … Continue reading →

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WE’RE GOING STREAKING

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Marie

No, not that kind of streaking. Although that is pretty much how my ass looks right now. I’m talking about a run streak, and today was day 5. And in the grand tradition of me celebrating mediocre victories and jinxing … Continue reading →

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Life begins at 4 months

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Marie

Time to come clean: I’ve been pulling a colossal prank on you for the last year. I DIDN’T REALLY HAVE A BABY. That was just my cat dressed in drag. No, but seriously: on this day one year ago, my … Continue reading →

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finishing strong and other things that are overrated

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Marie

So there’s thing in running about finishing strong, maybe you’ve heard about it? People loooove to tell you to “power through!” and “finish strong!” You’re supposed to exhaust the exact perfect amount of energy throughout your run so that you can … Continue reading →

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3 months, 3 miles

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Marie

Ernest Hemingway said, “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” With that in mind, please allow this stinky, messy blood clot of a blog post to commemorate  my dear loinfruit’s 3-month … Continue reading →

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what I’m not writing

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Marie

A blog post about the running I’ve been doing. I have been running, I just haven’t written about it. I’ve done some run-walks, some intervals, some 2 and 3 milers in gale-force winds. I even thought about registering for a … Continue reading →

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the baby and I make Italian beef and a giant fucking mess

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Marie

So I don’t normally post recipes anymore, but I was so proud of myself the other day for preparing this delicious meal that I just had to share it. A lot of my “meals” lately have consisted of coffee and … Continue reading →

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come with me and walk the longest mile

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Marie

Editor’s note: It’s 4:45 a.m. Please forgive this hastily thrown together post and see the bigger picture: you complete me. Anyone catch the Walking Dead last night? If you were watching the Grammys instead, well, I just feel sorry for … Continue reading →

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two month old, free to good home

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Marie

It’s been a rough week. Last night, I was all set to make a funny, lighthearted “what I’m drinking” post to commemorate the Super Bowl and Kenzie’s 8-week birthday, except…I was on my feet all night, and all I ended … Continue reading →

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boozing with baby

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Marie

Friday night. As if we were posing for the cover of The Saturday Evening Post, we cozied up next to a roaring fire while a gentle snow fell on our fair city, and proceeded to tie one on. Naturally, I thought this … Continue reading →

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