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3 Good Things

Life these days is intense. Likely you can relate. The state of the world isn’t easy. The US elections. Wars. Hurricanes. Life is ever shifting and much of what’s happening isn’t joyful. Thus we are challenged on a daily basis to keep our spirits up. I see it in the eyes of fellow shoppers at

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Extreme Healing 6 Step System

Two of my author colleagues in one of the author accountability groups I attend have been talking about their “systems” that they developed as a result of writing their books. I’ve been listening to them talk about these systems for several months and wondering to myself if I have a system to go with my

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Mountain adventure and delight

Last summer when a group of us were at my friend Jenny’s cabin in Wisconsin, our friend Anne invited us to come to her family cabin in Allenspark, Colorado for a week. The cabin can not be found anywhere on the internet, and the name of the two buildings on the property are Luther Lodge

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Best half marathon race ever

I had SO much fun at the Garry Bjorklund/Grandma’s Half Marathon up in Duluth, Minnesota on June 22, 2024!! I love it when the stars align, and I slip into that somewhat elusive zone of magical flow when everything happens JUST RIGHT.  My attitude keeps a lookout for such moments. I recognize and celebrate such

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Tour de Cure Minnesota 2024, Event Recap

I love riding my bike. No two ways about it. Being on my bike is the purest form of joy and delight I can imagine. I’ve written a few blogs about the deep contentment I feel when I’m pedaling in perfect circles coasting on the pavement past the beautiful green trees and the pure blue

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Race Report – Women Run The Cities: 3 Challenges

In 2023, I participated in ten races. Eight running races and two triathlons. On Saturday, May 18th, I participated in my first race of 2024. The race is called Women Run The Cities and it’s put on by Twin Cities In Motion. I ran the 10-mile race. Before the race started, I met up with

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