Forth grade has been a hard year for Cole. For whatever reason he hasn’t been engaged in his school work or his learning. Maybe it’s puberty. Maybe he is bored. He has mentioned not feeling liked by his teacher. It’s been a hard year. I understand. Sometimes we find ourselves in a chapter of ourContinue reading “Standards of Success”
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Sunday Salad: Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad
When we made plans for a cookout with friends last weekend to celebrate Christian’s birthday, I knew I had to find a cucumber salad. It’s one of his favorites. I never make it. Another one of his favorites, cilantro. The recipe below was a no brainer. And it was an instant hit. Recipe from TheContinue reading “Sunday Salad: Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad”
The End of Another Chapter
“I see my life as an unfolding set of opportunities to awaken.” ~Ram Dass Today I loaded up all my personal belongs, and I walked out the front doors of a place that has been a home to me for five and a half year. It was my last day at work. This is somethingContinue reading “The End of Another Chapter”
Sunday Salad (Cinco de Mayo style): Mexican Salad
It’s not Sunday, but I took today off to enjoy my last (!!!!!!) sick day at my current job. I go back to work (for only three more days!!) tomorrow, so it feels like Sunday to me. AND it’s Cinco de Mayo. My taste buds are 100% Mexican so this is a holiday I alwaysContinue reading “Sunday Salad (Cinco de Mayo style): Mexican Salad”
Flying Pirate Half Marathon, Race Report
The goal: sub 2 hours The result: 2:18:29 I did everything right going into this race. I only missed one training run. I was hydrated. I was relaxed. I rested my legs. I wrote down my goal times the night before the race, and it felt like a no brainer. There wasn’t a doubt inContinue reading “Flying Pirate Half Marathon, Race Report”
Kristy Maute 