Monthly Archives: June 2012

Things I wish I had said, Part 17

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

“My father used to say, ‘Well, Ann, maybe the best thing you’ll ever do, you haven’t even thought of yet.’ And as I think about this, maybe that time is now.” — Ann Curry

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I’m almost certain I didn’t hallucinate this

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

I’m running the usual route at 1 p.m. It’s about 101, give or take a heat stroke. As I start down a little dirt trail, there’s a ball in my path. Odd. I look at the message on it. It … Continue reading →

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I’m still alive

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

I started out yesterday on the neighborhood loop. It’s a quiet little mile of suburbia. Shade trees, quiet streets, pleasant running. And then there he was again. The pit bull was back. At least he was alone this time. But … Continue reading →

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Asics Fuji Racer vs. Starbucks Coffee Mug

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

The Asics Fuji Racers, the latest entry in the Great Trail Shoe Derby, arrived in the mail yesterday. Coincidentally, we picked up a new Starbucks mug in San Antonio over the weekend (thanks to our pal TO, who had given … Continue reading →

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Just another morning conversation, part 27

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

me: Why are we listening to bad country music? mo: Because we’re in Texas. me: Can we pretend we’re someplace where the music doesn’t suck? note to self: never listen to songs about pickup trucks before 11 a.m.

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The morning after The Great Cheesecake Disaster of 2012

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

mo: Is that cheesecake on your toes? me: Um, yeah, I guess so. mo: Did you sleep with that on your toes, or did it get on them this morning? me: Which would get me in less trouble? mo: This … Continue reading →

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Family portrait, part 4

Posted on June 16, 2012 by
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