Monthly Archives: October 2013

Kristen R: Along the Way You Do Your Very Best

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Kristen R.

Another busy week in my house, but I’m juggling the running — mostly. I had to cut Tuesday’s speed work short. My 7-year-old had to test for her next tae kwon do belt, so I took her that evening and … Continue reading →

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KHP – Ready for the Show

Posted on October 30, 2013 by khpixler

I spent the day framing my little heart out trying to get ready to drop my prints off at the gallery for two shows with Penn’s Wood Printmakers. I am so thrilled to have an opportunity to show my work … Continue reading →

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Claire: In It

Posted on October 29, 2013 by wwwmama

I’m sitting on an uncomfortable bench at my daughter’s gymnastics center. There’s no room on the uncomfortable benches in front of the window where you can attempt to find your child somewhere in the rainbow of leotards among the hundred … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: Training Week 12 – The Speed Demon

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Kristen R.

Let me be clear: I am not the speed demon. If you’ve been following along, you know well and good that I am not the speediest of runners. But my 7-year-old? The girl is fast. So fast, in fact, that … Continue reading →

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KHP – Good News and Bad News

Posted on October 27, 2013 by khpixler

Just a quick update tonight. The good news, I am spending today getting my final prints made and framed for a group show coming up this week. It will be great to get my work out in our local community. … Continue reading →

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Claire: The Perfect Mother

Posted on October 26, 2013 by wwwmama

Kristen shared this link about loving the “bad mother” in you on Facebook today, and these lines struck the writer in me: “You no doubt have an image of ‘the perfect mother’ in your mind. Describe her in as much … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: Running schizophrenia? Just move on

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Kristen R.

I was all set to write about the low mileage week I’m having. My plan was to confess that I haven’t stuck to my training schedule because of mental and physical fatigue; I was going to ponder why I’ve hit … Continue reading →

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KHP – Happy Birthday to me, Dammit I am 40. How did that Happen?

Posted on October 24, 2013 by khpixler

Today I turn the Big 4-0. I am not sure how 4 decades crossed my path but they have. Just like every birthday that has passed, I don’t think I feel any older and unfortunately I don’t feel much wiser. … Continue reading →

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Claire: Full Disclosure

Posted on October 23, 2013 by wwwmama

I have been totally lame in the writer’s department lately, and I apologize for it. The writer’s block continues. It might be a direct relationship between the amount of other people’s writing that I’ve had to read and respond to; … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: The Bits are Back – ENERGYbits!

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Kristen R.

A while back, I was sent a sample of ENERGYbits to review. My review was fairly neutral, which is about how I would chalk up the run I had the day I tried them. I remember that run because it … Continue reading →

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