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A Super Bowl Salute to Quarterback Moms (and by that I mean moms who are like quarterbacks and not moms of quarterbacks)
As we approach Super Bowl Sunday, I’ve got football on the brain. Which could explain why I’ve begun to think of myself as the quarterback of our family. In fact, I think most moms out there are the resident quarterbacks, relentless calling the plays that get their husbands and children through the multitude of appointments... Read more »
Do you know what I.C.E. stands for?
Up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t. ICE or I.C.E. stands for In Case of Emergency. And following the designation “ICE” should be the phone number of the person you want paramedics or emergency personnel to contact if you’re incapacitated and cannot tell them yourself. If you already know about ICE, well that’s fantastic. You... Read more »
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Transitioning to Vibram running shoes
- Part 1: The first run, and why I'm doing this
- Part 2: So far, so good
- Part 3: A blister from my regular shoes sets me back
- Part 4: Up to .7 miles in the Vibrams!
- Part 5: I hit the one mile mark and get a plantar fasciitis scare
- Part 6: Climbing uphill, I figure out the proper stride. Finally.
- Part 7: Transitioning to Merrell's as Chicago transitions to winter
- Part 8: A 15K and some numb toes
- Part 8: The Conclusion? I didn't
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