Monthly Archives: March 2013

Things I wish I had said, Part 24

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

“The greatest victories come at the back of the pack.” — Mo Sheppo at the Arise ‘n’ Run 5k “Why do you think they have this race?” Mo asked me before the start. I hadn’t really given it it much … Continue reading →

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Mo Sheppo’s Guide To My Wedding Ring

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

  Mo is very helpful.

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Mo wants to be a Baptist

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

We go to the Baptist church down the street to pick up race packets. I’ve been trying to talk Mo into going there for years. I was raised a Southern Baptist in a former life, and Mo’s grandparents were elders … Continue reading →

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Never cross a fishing-lure arteest

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

I wake up to the sound of the cat snoring on the bed. Unable to go back to sleep due to the roar, I wander in to see what Mo is up to. As it turns out, she has just … Continue reading →

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Just another morning conversation, part 37

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

mo: WHEN IS THE WEATHER CHANNEL GOING TO STOP NAMING THESE STUPID STORMS? VIRGIL? WHAT KIND OF NAME IS VIRGIL? AND HOW CAN YOU CALL IT A WINTER STORM WHEN IT’S CLEARLY SPRING? me: bvafvvvvhhh mo: Maybe next year they … Continue reading →

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A sign from God

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

I’m running along the beach trail. It’s one of those glorious days you don’t want to end. It’s a spring afternoon, which means the joint is hopping. Just enough runners, beachers and turistas to make the run interesting but not … Continue reading →

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Things I wish I had said, Part 23

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

“I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth.” — Steve McQueen “… as long as I can get a good latte and a breakfast burrito. And a hot shower with a nice, … Continue reading →

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