Monthly Archives: January 2013

Southern snowfall

Posted on January 18, 2013 by minndixiemom

For about two hours, I almost thought I was back in Minnesota. At first, sleeting rain, followed by tiny pellets of hail, and finally snow. Big, fat, beautiful flakes. Huntsville City Schools and surrounding districts made the call to close … Continue reading →

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The first ride

Posted on January 12, 2013 by minndixiemom

Since my running suffered a minor setback with a shin injury last week, I took a friend’s advice and hopped on my bike, which happens to be a very old bike. I got the Trek hybrid in 1991, within weeks … Continue reading →

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Running on empty

Posted on January 12, 2013 by minndixiemom

It’s a New Year. That’s when we are supposed to be full of energy. Full of excitement. Full of promise and resolutions. Right now, I am full of… nothing. I am running on empty. That is a far cry from … Continue reading →

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