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This no rain this summer and unseasonably high temperatures, the only good thing is that there are hardly any mosquitos.  I think I’ve had one mosquito bite all year.  However, with the good, sometimes comes the bad.  FLIES. I think its probably because our garbage sits in sweltering heat for a week before being picked up, but the flies have been unbelievable.  Tony happened to...

So two unfortunate events led me to see family this year that I didn’t think I would get to see.  My SIL’s Mom’s memorial was on Saturday in Des Moines.  It was because of that event that I got to see my brother Charlie, his wife and two daughters, since they came through Chicago on their way back to Austin. My Mom is selling her...

I am happy to say that the grilled pizza party at my office yesterday was a success!  Just a couple of problems. First, the Weber grill that’s at our office has three burners, they run top to bottom.  I am used to having four burners on our gas grill, so I can have a hot side and a cool side.  I thought I had it...

I got half way to work and realized I never made anything for my breakfast.  I got to work a bit early so I jumped over to Subway to pick up a breakfast sammie.  I was looking at the nutritional information on the glass, and it said that a steak, egg white and cheese on flat bread was only 210 calories – nice! I loaded...

My sister asked me yesterday if I weighed in.  The answer to that?  Hell No.  While I know I’ve gained weight, there was no way I wanted to see what the number was on that scale.  My plan is actually not to weigh in again until August 1, so these next three weeks are going to be “get back to where you were mode.” Since...

Despite the reason why I was going to Virginia to celebrate my Uncle’s life, I had such a great time at my Aunt’s house hanging out with family, cooking and relaxing. Before I left I asked Tony if he wanted me to make him any casseroles or anything for when I was gone, and he said “here’s an idea – how about I figure out...

Thanks again for all your well wishes about my trip to Virginia for my Uncle’s memorial and my anxiety for flying.  I know it will be fine – the weather is going to be fine, so it’s all good.  Thanks Tony for making the 3 hour round trip drive to drop me off and pick me up – you are amaze balls and I will...

Thanks for all your well wishes about my Uncle last week.  My Mom flew out on Friday to Smith Mountain Lake and on Saturday the family made it back to Richmond – a day early because of terrible storms – the power went out and there was no telling when it was going to be turned back on. I am flying out on Wednesday the...

My uncle passed away yesterday.  He’s been sick for nearly a year, but it was still hard to hear.  He’s actually my Aunt’s third husband, but they have been together for probably 27 years.  And he’s the only Great Uncle that Hannah remembers. They have a lake house at Smith Mountain Lake in Roanoke, Virginia.  Their main home is in Richmond, so the other day my...

I had planned on yesterday being a rest day, especially after running two days in a row.  I guess if I was more consistent in running my hips and knees would get used to it.  I ended up doing my 30 minute stretch before work – I feel so good when I am finished stretching – which means I never stretched nearly enough before. Are...