Nov 23, 2010 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello dear readers, Have you ever built something up in your mind to the point that–once you actually did it–you wondered what the big deal was? I suspect the dreaded Level 2 muay thai class has become this way for me, reaching mythical proportions in my...
Nov 19, 2010 | The Writing Life
Me as an Ice Pirate – my first spongee team TGIF, dear readers, After last Friday’s response was so disappointing (thanks to Lisa for her kick-ass entry!), I was tempted not to do another one of these. But let’s give it one last shot. It’s...
Nov 17, 2010 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello dear readers, I had a conversation with a credit card company yesterday, and it went like this: Me: “I’d like to cancel my credit card, please.” Annoying Representative (henceforth known as AR): I can certainly help you with that, but may I ask...
Nov 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Hello dear readers, Talk about how the best laid plans are doomed to fail! Even with all the echinacea, B vitamins, multi-vitamins, Greens +, calcium, oregano oil, etc…I’m sick. Again! This is driving me crazy. It’s the same stupid cold I had in the...
Nov 12, 2010 | The Writing Life
TGIF, dear readers! Here’s the scenario for this week’s Fun Friday: You’re a successful journalist, well known for getting to the truth behind the issues. You have the opportunity to interview a public figure, and the assurance that they will be...
Nov 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Hello dear readers, In the US and Canada, today is a day of remembrance. It’s a day when we take time to remember the sacrifices of our veterans, and to be grateful for their sacrifice. Most of us wish for a world without war, but unless our basic nature...
Nov 10, 2010 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello dear readers, A writer friend and I met for dinner the other night. We both have insane schedules, so it takes some long-term planning for us to get together. During our conversation, the subject of a mutual colleague came up. This person was a casual...
Nov 9, 2010 | The Writing Life
Welcome back dear readers, It may seem like I have muay thai on the brain these days, and I am thinking about it a lot as I prepare for my upcoming test. My workout schedule will get crazier as the test draws near–by the last weeks, I’ll be spending every...
Nov 8, 2010 | The Life Less Ordinary
That’s how much time I have to shave off my run in the red prajioud test. I went to the dojo early last Friday for my first one-on-one coaching session in years. My kru started off by asking me to write down the three aspects of the test I’m the most...
Nov 5, 2010 | The Writing Life
TGIF, dear readers! It seems appropriate to talk about books today, as reading is one of my favorite weekend leisure activities. (And I’m going to need plenty of leisure after surviving two days of double muay thai classes–brutal!) Can you remember what...
