Author: Jamie
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Life lately: April edition
The month of April brought my first completed 10k race, weather beautiful beyond compare, fun times with family, new adventures, and happy news: we can finally announce grandbaby #2 is on the way, due in August! Didn’t big brother Carter do the best job with this announcement of his little brother-to-be? “Perfect happiness is a…
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6.2 Miles for Mercy, Island Style!
Last Saturday, I did it: my first 10k! Yes, I ran in island-inspired attire. This event included a 5k, a 10k, a half-marathon, and the fun run, all followed by a beach bash with concerts and more. Seeing all those costumes on the race course was hilarious, and running in a grass skirt felt pretty…
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Rethinking creativity
Two of my biggest goals for our new life here in our little beach town were 1) to be more active and 2) to be more creative. The active part is going well. I’ve taken up running in addition to my other workouts, we do family bike rides, play at the beach, and the kids…
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Life lately: March highlights
“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” -Oscar Wilde Most days don’t look like this. But when they do, I like to remember it. During this particular spontaneous learning moment, Kathryn was teaching them about one of her…
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What I’m loving right now
A few things adding a little extra happy to my life lately: 1. Yoga with Adriene Right now I’m doing Yoga Camp, which is FREE and perfect for incorporating into my fitness routine, along with running and weight training. Adriene is a wonderful teacher with a sense of humor, and this yoga is gentle and…