A mother's adventures in fitness and food while living on a budget.
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On Sept. 11, 2001, I was assistant editor at a small, three-day a week newspaper in Ohio. It was my day off. My husband and I slept in. My husband got ready faster than I did and turned on the TV. "You better come down here," he yelled from the bottom of the stairs. "A … Continue reading September 11
While I like to adventure, I'm a big fan of doing it safely. When Jim Cantore tells me to stay inside and away from window, I like to do it. But for Hurricane Dorian, I had to go out and do my job. It's kinda scary and kinda fun. But that fear leaves when I … Continue reading Dorian, Day 1: photo adventure
This photo gallery is a little glimpse of some of our water adventures for the past few years. Even while we lived in West Virginia, we had our homes near the water -- creeks, lakes, and rivers. It's just part of our life. The shoreline has changed from hilly to flat. The good memories are … Continue reading Water adventures photos
Unlike many runners, I count my runversary -- anniversary of when I started running as an adult -- by my first race. It was the Parent's Place 5K, a hilly course that I ran in a little over 36 minutes. I remember the date of the race more than when I started running -- sometime … Continue reading Runversary: Cycle NC
Today would have been my father's 62nd birthday. He died a few months before his 60th. For those who recently lost a parents, no, dealing with his death hasn't gotten easier as the time has gone on. I buried myself in work and side-projects for the past month, at the expense of this blog, so … Continue reading SOMA: 62 days of photos
COLUMBIA, N.C. -- Last week we explored Columbia, North Carolina. Just off U.S. 64, heading to the Outer Banks is a welcome center. Beside the center is the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Run by the federal government, the small center offers a look at local wildlife at its welcome center. Head toward the water, … Continue reading SOMA: Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Located in Tyrrell County, Colombia is a short drive from the Outer Banks. As the county seat of one of the poorer areas in North Carolina, it's population was 810 in the 2010 census. Colombia is home to the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge center and the Pocosin Arts School of Craft, a regional art … Continue reading SOMA: Colombia , North Carolina
