Category Archives: aspirations

Fat Oprah and Me

Posted on September 17, 2008 by The Daring One

I’ve never been much of an athlete. I did some pathetic gymnastics in elementary school and junior high. I loved it but I wasn’t exactly one of the girls the instructors spent any extra time on. They didn’t see me … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, get serious, health | 64 Comments

Into the Drink

Posted on July 29, 2008 by The Daring One

Guess who swam across a lake at 7:00 this morning and now has algae-looking stuff in unmentionable places? Not naming names. Follow my eyes. I’ve been casually training for a triathlon I’m not going to compete in because my ladies … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, blick, Friendship, health, near-death, poser in granolaville, save me from myself, shish, women | 50 Comments

Perspective

Posted on June 22, 2008 by The Daring One

In my church none of the teachers or clergy get paid for their time or expertise. To be honest, none of us really have expertise and very few of us have any time to speak of. We just all pitch … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, faith, get serious | 33 Comments

Speed Walking Glory

Posted on June 10, 2008 by The Daring One

Dan supervised the kiddie festivities with mildly-annoyed resignation while I walked a 5K in the mud behind some of my running girlfriends. My joints are fairly bad and I once had a physical therapist tell me not to become a … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, around town, aspirations, save me from myself, weather, world domination | 29 Comments

Idyllic and Over

Posted on May 27, 2008 by The Daring One

I want to write about our mind-popping trip to Disneyland, really I do. Much to share, there is. But now I’m back and there’s life and I’d rather write about what we’re doing now but I feel pressure to blog … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, family fun, food, organics, poser in granolaville | 21 Comments

Smirk Rehab

Posted on February 25, 2008 by The Daring One

Someone recently told me that my face at rest looks a little angry, mean or possibly snarkish. Since I rarely see my face when it’s truly at rest, I had no idea that I was possibly sending people a rageful … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, beauty | 17 Comments