Monthly Archives: August 2009

Good News, Bad News

August 31, 2009 – 12:21 PM

Good news: I was on the treadmill getting a good workout in at 8 AM this morning.
Bad news: I completely forgot my 8 AM chiropractor appointment.
Good news: I found the file that my boss spent a good part of the weekend searching for.
Bad news: It was at my house and I had assured him [...]

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Thanks, But No Thanks

August 29, 2009 – 2:50 PM

Our next door neighbor (or more likely his Realtor, as the house has been for sale for months) finally hired someone to remove the large tree limb that’s been on his roof since Hurricane Ike came through last September. The crew saw Mr B working outside and came by to see if he had [...]

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Cross Training

August 24, 2009 – 10:36 AM

I was appalled recently to realize that Mr. B still doesn’t know how to use the new washer we got back in January.
Then again, I still don’t know how to use the riding mower we got back in 2001.

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Good Intentions

August 19, 2009 – 7:22 PM

I managed to lose 10 pounds in the months before the wedding. I did it the old fashioned way, by eating less and exercising more. I figured lunch was over-rated as a meal option.
Truthfully, I like all three meals. But after falling off the wagon post-wedding, I am trying to get back on [...]

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It’s a Quarterback’s Prerogative to Change His Mind

August 18, 2009 – 6:59 PM

I see that Brett Favre is continuing his farewell tour in the NFL. My guess is that he plans to play one season for every team before he REALLY retires. Of course, he’ll be in his 70s by the time he’s done, but he’s tough enough to take it!
And to think I once [...]

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Status Update

August 2, 2009 – 4:26 PM

I am now a mother-in-law.
More details to follow in a few days when I’ve caught my breath!

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