Monthly Archives: July 2013

Brick by Brick

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Pam Brown

Last week I really got into the groove of training for the Triathlon I’m Not Even Close to Being Ready For. That’s a good thing since the event is August 17. I continue to be somewhat limited in regards to … Continue reading →

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Motivation Monday: Happy Birthday, Mick!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Pam Brown

Ok, so it’s a belated birthday greeting. Mick Jagger turned 70 on Friday. I’ll stare at his photo while you let that sink in. I am an unapologetic Rollings Stones fan. Hubs and I have seen them four times (she … Continue reading →

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Training Nanny

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Pam Brown

My recent vacay was an annual family trip to Florida. The trippers included hubs, my sister, her hubs and two young-adult “children” and my 88-year-old mother, known to the world as “Nanny.” Nanny is in really great health. She still … Continue reading →

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I Read a Book: Wild

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Pam Brown

During my recent vacay I read Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. I stumbled upon it during one of my recent book store runs. The dust jacket photo of the hiking boot grabbed … Continue reading →

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Back in the Pool

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Pam Brown

Last week, friend/training partner Lynn and I were discussing what we would do Saturday in light of the triathlon-I-am-nowhere-close-to-being-ready-for. My bike was with the mechanic for a tune up and I wasn’t sure I’d have it by Saturday. Running is … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Inspiration: “Ugliest on the Internet”

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Pam Brown

Jessica over at The Mom Creative recently posted a You Tube link on her Facebook page. It was a speech given by Lizzie Velasquez. While Velasquez was a teenager, someone posted a short video of her on YouTube and titled … Continue reading →

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Emotional Fitness: Let It Go

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Pam Brown

I awoke to an email thread I didn’t like. Several people I didn’t know had been added to a thread that was originally between me and one other person. The topic was benign, so I won’t bore you with it. … Continue reading →

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Hobbletrot

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Pam Brown

Last week, July 10 to be exact, I was given the green light to start running again. I wish you could call what I’m doing running. I was on a family vacation. We stayed in a golf villa, so the … Continue reading →

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Death by Peppers

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Pam Brown

Eating clean has its drawbacks. Hubs and I love chicken fajitas. I like to make them at home so I can control the ingredients and keep everything healthy. The pepper plants I planted in late May are finally producing. I’ve … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Pam Brown

Back in May I told you about the college student who is interning with me this summer. I’ve supervised interns for many years and I’ve always had a heart for them. Here’s why: One summer when I was 18 or … Continue reading →

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