Venus Williams….

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inspires me with her tenacity & drive. is a tremendous trailblazer for our next generation of girls reminding them STRONG JUST IS. is the living embodiment of an UNSTOPPABLE woman. invited me over to her place today to SHARE MY WHY. made my year day.   ... Continue Reading

MizBirkenstock! (*tosses shoe-shaped confetti*)

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A few months ago I received an email which made me LEAP IN JOY, call husband at work, DANCE in my corky shoes and quite frankly NOT believe my luck. The message was about a potential partnership with a company Ive worn since my KENYON days. They wondered if Id be interested in working with them (interested? I paid my way through graduate school selling them!) and that the opportunity would ... Continue Reading

The last summer bucket list item.

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The summer is done. Today's the end I do mean. We've had fun. We've made friends. Oh the things we have seen!   We created a list. Of things big and things small. THIS SUMMER we said WE WILL *SO* DO THEM ALL!!   We saw movies. Slept out. (till we ran scared inside!) Hit up dogs parks, got FANCY. She BIKED. I did STRIDE.   Nails ... Continue Reading

sad face.

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I vacillated about whether or not to write this post. The thing is---whether it's my downfall or simply part of my misfit-branding---Im an old-school blogger. Im blunt. Im honest. I over-share my struggles, foibles and failings. In summation: youre getting the post. To hang with me on Facebook is to know how long I spent trying to discern what kind of canine was the best match for our slowly ... Continue Reading

How do you FRAME yourself?

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(A small sampling. I am, indeed, an addict.) Ok, People. Allow myself....to date myself. To know me. To *really* know me. Is to realize I aspire to be Elton John. (if you're young & befuddled please to see caption under photo above) It's addiction so raging & pricey Ive been informed decided I was allowed no other. Fancy shoes? Nah. For the most part Im happy with ... Continue Reading

FITBLOGGGGGGGGGIN! (ticket giveaway)*

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Please amble with me down memory lane. I know it's an indication of aging when every single occurrence has to have a story attached, but Im embracing that notion and dragging you down the proverbial lane with me. One upon a time there was a blogger trip. It was the very first blogger all! expenses! paid! trip and, to put it mildly, all of the invitee's minds were blown out (as the child ... Continue Reading

Whats the first word you see?

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We've all seen a million of the "whats the first word you see?" graphics on the book of the face. The thing is none of these hidden words graphics contain OUR words. Our tribe's euphemisms, terms, priorities & stuffs. I asked (for words).  You proffered (some great ones). I love our Facebook chats Please to enjoy and, if youre so moved, share the first word you ... Continue Reading

It’s day four hundred and thirty-six…

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of striving to live my priorities. Some days I rock it.  Many, many I do not. I discovered this picture taped to my computer:   and a day of LIVING SCOOTERING not BLOGGING ABOUT LIFE was born. Im off to get my crazy leg on. Because life is too damn short not to.     ... Continue Reading

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