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Two Weeks

It has been two weeks since I posted.  Yikes!  I just hadn't realized it.  Nothing earth-shattering was going on.  I have just been slacking a bit.  My attention has been bouncing around, and focusing on things has been tough.  But, I'm View Post

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Fall-Weather Workout Clothing Refresh

Fall is in the air, and these cooler mornings are making me realize that I need to refresh my fall-weather workout clothes. I have been going for walks a few times a week as the weather permits, and it has been a while since I have tried to dedicate View Post

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Welcome to the ‘Ber Months!

Yay!  It's September!  I'm glad to see the 'Ber Months are finally here.  This year has really gone by so fast.  We woke up to perfect weather yesterday!  It was even almost downright cold this morning here in the Deep South!  Any day I am not View Post

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Going to College and Turning 50

It's been a busy week or more here at home.  My sole focus has been on getting The Teen ready for college.  Should I even call him "The Teen" anymore??  I've got to come up with another moniker for him on the blog.  Anyway, that's why I haven't View Post

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Welcoming In August

Gosh, I wanted to do a welcoming in August post, and here we are, at almost the halfway mark!  This month is already flying by fast!  Anyway, you know I have to start with a picture of my August Beanie Babies!  I have the little Back-To-School Bear, View Post

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Household Overhaul

Good Monday to you!  I am in the middle of a household overhaul!  I'm finally getting myself together mentally enough to take on this.  I have a plan, and on the days when my body will give me a little excess energy, things will happen!  I'm excited View Post

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A Slow Weekend

Happy Tuesday! We had a slow weekend around our home. It was quite cloudy, just the perfect weather for staying in and vegging out. I did a few chores I wanted to tackle, but I didn't push myself too hard. My body needed to rest, so I let it rest as View Post

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Dial It Down a Notch

I can remember when I was a teenager and had the music too loud in my bedroom, my parents would tell me to "dial it down a notch".  I said the same thing as an elementary school librarian when my students got a little too rowdy during class time.  View Post

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Accessorizing Your Summer Workout

Walking is one of my favorite ways to exercise. It's low-impact and perfect for where I am in my fitness journey. I usually walk in my neighborhood, which is close to home, but sometimes I like to walk at a nearby fitness trail, so I need to take my View Post

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Small Gestures Can Mean So Much

I was thinking today how nice it is when someone thinks of you and lets you know.  I had this happen to me twice last week, and it really brightened my day! My aunt and uncle were on vacation in Tennessee and were at the Tennessee Aquarium in View Post

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Prioritizing Summer Fitness with Adidas

How many times have you promised yourself that this was the summer you would prioritize your fitness and health? If you’re like me, you’ve probably said it for over a decade.  Two, if I’m being honest.  With our son recently graduating high school, View Post

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