Blog - Mari Ruddy

Get Lucky 7K Run with Friends

March 22, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

I’m more than half Irish, as my father and mother are both more than half Irish. Yup, I’ve had lots of relatives long past take a big boat across the ocean and make their way to the new land of America. I’ve never yet traveled back to the island where they all came from, but … Read more

One Happy Taste Agent for Skratch Labs!

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

I’m training for a big bike ride, 100-miles, that will be on June 4^th, 2016. It’s the Tour de Cure Twin Cities. I’ve had type 1 diabetes for almost 35 years and I’ve worn an insulin pump for about 22 years. I’ve been wearing a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (cgm) for just about two years non-stop. (I love it!)

Your Professional Online Reputation Matters: Use LinkedIn Effectively!

February 19, 2016February 19, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If you do, do you think that only people who are looking for a job are using it? Was the last time you updated your profile over a year ago? If so, then I’m guessing you are underestimating the power of LinkedIn. At this point in time, more than 400 million people use LinkedIn. One way to think of LinkedIn is that it’s the Rolodex of the digital age. It is where you manage your professional reputation.

Stay Motivated: Training to Ride My Bike 100 Miles

February 16, 2016February 14, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

It’s the start of Week 3 of the 18 week training program I’m following to get ready for the 100 mile Tour de Cure Twin Cities I will ride on June 4th, 2016. (I’ve raised $394 so far! Please click on the link and help me get to my goal!) I have to say, I … Read more

Green Smoothie That’s Low Carb and Tasty

February 13, 2016February 8, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

I’m on a bit of a smoothie kick at the moment. I love my Mason Jar salads and all the winter soups I make that have tons of veggies, yet, I always wonder if I’m getting enough greens. Smoothies in my Vitamix are a fabulous solution. Here’s one I found called the Alkaliner. The carbs … Read more

Garbanzo Bean Flour Muffins That Rock!

February 7, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

These are some of the most amazing, healthy, gluten-free muffins! I make them about every two weeks and over the two weeks I eat these fabulous muffins as snacks. Here’s the recipe! Enjoy!! Ingredients 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cloves … Read more

Yummy Green Soup

January 31, 2016January 30, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

I found this recipe on Rebecca Katz‘ website. She calls it Clean Green Soup. I’m not a fan of the word clean to describe eating, as no one wants to eat food that is “dirty.” I’ve re-named it Yummy Green Soup! Makes about 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Extra-virgin … Read more

Beliefs. Diving into Manifesto Depth

January 26, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

How are you doing on creating your Manifesto? As you likely know, I am a fan of Manifesto’s and I recently wrote mine. I’ve been reflecting on the various parts of mine, to more deeply explain who I am. My intention in doing this reflection is two-fold. One is to know myself better. And two, … Read more

What are your values?

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

Values capture my interest. How about you? I’ve struggled to figure out my values. I am grateful to report that I have figured out my values. Here they are as I state in my Manifesto: Woven through every fiber of my being are the values of honesty, openness, truth, non-violence, acceptance, justice & love. In … Read more

Mari’s Manifesto

January 11, 2016 by Mari Ruddy

Do you have a Manifesto? How about a Personal Mission Statement? I’ve been a fan of mission statements and manifestos since I was in my early 20’s. I think it arises out of my deep desire to know myself well. One of my 2016 Goals is to write my Manifesto. It’s nearly mid-January, and I … Read more