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There Are No Words

I’m a runner. Right now, that is probably enough. I was not at the Boston Marathon yesterday. I watched live streaming coverage on my laptop. Three years ago, though, was a different story. I was at approximately mile 26 of the marathon waiting for a friend to cross the finish line. While I may never… Continue reading There Are No Words

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Boston Marathon

I have just returned from my first Boston Marathon.  I admit that “just” is a relative term.  I took so many photos I needed to crop and such that the post was started upon my return but just now getting finished.   No, I did not run it.  You have to qualify for Boston and… Continue reading Boston Marathon

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Takes a Village …

… to host a marathon. We hear all about the runners.  They MUST qualify by completing one of many different marathons within a certain time, based on the runner’s age.  They come from the US and from other countries.  They run for themselves, for others, for charities.  They wear all kinds of technical running gear… Continue reading Takes a Village …

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My Bags Are Packed

No, the bag is actually just sitting open on my bed.  No, I am not “leaving on a jet plane” – that is way too iffy these days.  I am, though, leaving for a few days.  I will soon be heading into town to pick up a friend and then, we are heading to Boston… Continue reading My Bags Are Packed

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Road Trip – Planning Begins

I am a planner.  Yes, I like to have control.  I admit I like to know where I am going, how I am getting there and what I am doing while I am there.  I don’t have to plan every details but quite a few of them would be good. So I have a few… Continue reading Road Trip – Planning Begins