Catch the moment
Back to the regularly scheduled report!
working triathlete
No words needed, well, fewer words than usual
A little gallery of life lately
Black clouds and searing heat
In which I summarize how product reviews and triathlon are forever intertwined…
Shoes in the bin and lights on the road, it was a good Saturday
kinetic multisports
11 seconds in the pool
This weekend is the first race of the season, for me. Last weekend I attended a swim clinic that was amazing and I’m really hoping those gains will translate into open water swimming in a… Read More »11 seconds in the pool
The cardinal rule of having cows as neighbors
I was driving the kids to school one rainy morning and slammed on the brakes halfway down the driveway, “KIDS. Look at that cow, she is going to have a baby.” There was a cow… Read More »The cardinal rule of having cows as neighbors
But are you in labor?
You know how when you’re pregnant and near the due date, you can’t call anybody because they assume the BABY IS HERE. “Yes, acquaintance from book club who I speak to once a month solely… Read More »But are you in labor?
A little bit of conversational whiplash for you
All of my children, perhaps all children, love to share stream of consciousness thoughts with others. Usually mid-stream with zero context, but that’s neither here nor there. We’re really working on teaching ours to explain… Read More »A little bit of conversational whiplash for you
Just a little…further
It seemed time to post a training update. See above. Grey Grey is pursuing a ladybug. I can’t use the word “chasing” as that’s categorically inaccurate. She can’t be bothered to get up and do… Read More »Just a little…further
When the goals keep moving, what do deadlines even mean
The other reason I took a blog pause in January was due to an unexpected challenge. If you recall, I’m a sucker for a good competition especially if it offers a prize. This came in… Read More »When the goals keep moving, what do deadlines even mean
Hot Blooded or Cold as Ice?
You might be thinking, given the lengthy absence of posts, that we did not survive icepocalypse. Rest easy! We did. We even returned to school for almost an entire week! Only to be struck by… Read More »Hot Blooded or Cold as Ice?
“Wait a minute. Shoot, I’ve read this before.”
The title of this post is usually accompanied by an exasperated sigh and slam of a book. I started writing this post, made that sound, and quickly realized I shouldn’t slam my computer. But, I’ve… Read More »“Wait a minute. Shoot, I’ve read this before.”
Muenster is a cast, and a cheese, and a show, and a place but it’s NOT the Addams Family
We’ve reached a new level of familiarity with the pediatric orthopedic office. We’ve visited there 10 or so times in the last 4 months. Benji is an expert at X-rays, the techs don’t even ask… Read More »Muenster is a cast, and a cheese, and a show, and a place but it’s NOT the Addams Family
An artistic post of cats: in situ
Hubs and I like to play a game with the cats. Whenever we see one or both in a preposterous position, we snap a picture, and then come up with a creative caption. This is… Read More »An artistic post of cats: in situ
Thanksgiving adventures: from Turkey Trots to broken bones
Remember in August when the middle child broke his arm? That was an ordeal. We looked at those X-rays and thought, “that is the worst looking break I’ve ever seen. His arm is ever so… Read More »Thanksgiving adventures: from Turkey Trots to broken bones
Queen of the mountain by day, rescuer of bunnies by night
QOM is a well known achievement. In the cycling world. For those who use the app, Strava. Okay, maybe not that many people. To explain. When you go for a ride outside, you can record… Read More »Queen of the mountain by day, rescuer of bunnies by night
Winning at a snail’s pace
Edisto Island held a lot of promise for me. After Augusta’s race was cancelled, I knew I needed one final race to cap off my season or else I’d feel left in the lurch. This… Read More »Winning at a snail’s pace
Will the real stanley please stand up?
She ordered the Stanley cup on Wednesday, it was slated to come by Friday. Starting Wednesday evening she began riding down to the mailbox every thirty minutes to check. We couldn’t receive a package to… Read More »Will the real stanley please stand up?
S stands for…
Three things have been happening simultaneously and excessively. It is a tale of three parts. S stands for Simone: My oldest is really into Simone Biles. This is great. I very much support my kids… Read More »S stands for…
“I’m not a mathematician but that’s a steep hill to climb”
Every Wednesday my eldest brings home all her tests, homework, and papers that were graded for the last 5 school days. She makes me give her a drum roll as she lays them down one… Read More »“I’m not a mathematician but that’s a steep hill to climb”