Surfacing____________March 17, 2012

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Being underwater and seeing the sunlight at the surface. Having one more load of laundry to do. The one last item on your list. Seeing the summit and knowing how long it will take to get there. Being at peace with the death of friends, a job, what you used to be…..seeing the surface. Anticipation … Continue reading →

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A little drowning_________Feb 6, 2012

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I’m over the post pool snot-filled days. Added 50 meters to my total bringing it up to a whopping 300. Lance Armstrong twittered that he swam 4800 yds…..show-off. Figured out how to more easily wriggle into my 2-ply 20%+ Lycra swimsuit (a work-out itself)….put it on in the shower. A tip for the bigger girls … Continue reading →

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Clever Girl_________Jan 22, 2012

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There is a lot one can learn, just by merely observing people. Observation #1 today: Sweetness comes in lots of packaging. Observation #2 today: Can I play the “game” only a little bit? Observation #3 today: Some people are truly ONLY concerned with themselves. I cannot alter their course of self-absorption at all. It’s nuts…….just … Continue reading →

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