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Paddling 18 Mile Creek

Town of Newfane Marina

The other day we packed up the kayaks and headed to 18 Mile Creek in Olcott, NY. Our first visit so it was a little bit of an adventure! After a drive … [More] about Paddling 18 Mile Creek

Training Update July 7

Training Update

Still tetter-tottering with vacation time. Hope your July 4th weekend was fantastic! This week we got out on the kayaks not once, but twice! It was a … [More] about Training Update July 7

Thankful for Life in the US

Boy saluting American flag

On this Fourth of July, the birthday of our country, I'm thankful for the life we live in the US. For the freedoms we celebrate and thrive within, … [More] about Thankful for Life in the US

Happy Birthday America!

Happy Birthday America

Happy Birthday America! I remember spending July 4th 1976 at our camp. Riding minibikes, swimming in the creek and watching the fireworks on TV … [More] about Happy Birthday America!

You run for HOW long?

Woman Running

You run for how long? is a question people have asked as training gets longer. Usually it's family or friends who don't or haven't run. It's loving, … [More] about You run for HOW long?

Begin ~ Gothe

Words for Wednesday

Whatever you can do, Or think you can, begin it. Boldness has power, and genius, And magic in it. Goethe … [More] about Begin ~ Gothe

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I'm a 50-something wife, mom and business woman. My planner tells me there are a few more roles... but that's a good start. I'm a techie and a small business owner who loves good coffee, dark chocolate & running in the rain. And an empty nester... While … more about About

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