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Getting Ready for the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Half
Now that the Portland Rock ‘n’ Roll Half is under my belt, should really say “my feet,” the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Half is just four weeks away. Most normally sane people would wait several months before attempting to run another half … Continue reading
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I am a Runner-Portland Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
I am a runner! I am a runner! I AM a runner! I can hear all of my girlfriends, family and friends telling me I have always been a runner. But for the first time, I FEEL like a runner. As … Continue reading
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Pre-Race Butterflies
Butterflies??? Where are they coming from? And why this time? In less than 3 days, I’ll be running the first of my 3, maybe 4 half marathons this year. But this is the first time I have experienced butterflies. Those little … Continue reading
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Betsy’s Half Marathon Team
Over the past few months, my focus has been on training for the first of three, and maybe four, half marathons for this year. As most of you know over the last four years, I have had some major problems … Continue reading
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Welcome to 2012
Do you have goals or New Year Resolutions for 2012? To be honest, I don’t do resolutions. Instead I usually spend the time between my birthday and the New Year thinking about what my goals will be. While this is great to do, I normally … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday to me!
Wow, I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by. It seems like just yesterday, I was talking to Betsy Gray Talbot about putting together a list of 60 things I would do by the time I am 60. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
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Orangutans
I have wanted to see the orangutans for a long time. But nothing prepared me for this experience of awe. I’m still having a hard time putting words to this. Instead, here are five of my most favorite out of … Continue reading
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Our Klotok and Crew
Our klotok was our home for 4 days and 3 nights. We had our own crew which consisted of Emul, our guide, Hussma, our captain, Amin, the assistant, and Iyou, our cook. This was no five star cruise but we … Continue reading
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Our flight from Jakarta to Panglakan Bun, Borneo Island
Though our hotel arranged for our taxi to the airport, our driver had never heard of our airline. After a couple of stops in the terminal arrival area, Candice and I were deposited at the right terminal. Once at the … Continue reading
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Number 9 – Crossed Off – Learn To Tango
Tango is one of those dances that I have always wanted to learn. And thanks to Groupon, I was able to try to learn to tango at the Century Ballroom. Our classes were made up of a mix of singles and couples. Though at first it felt … Continue reading
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