Welcome to a new blog thing…Workout Wednesday! I have been sharing my fitness wins monthly but kind of like the idea of a weekly roundup of fitness things. Also, I am a sucker, fan of alliteration and wanted to alliterate (is that a word?). Read it again: August Fitness Roundup Last week I found myself in Cobbs Creek Park after…
Words and thoughts from Rachée
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Yesterday something part embarrassing, part flattering happened; I almost lost my skirt. The skirt that I put on slipped down from my waist, to my hips and tried to make its way down my thighs! As I wiggled my skirt back into position I was struck by the thought that even though I have trouble seeing/believing that I am making…
In which I get my first mammogram. Before I begin, I must offer the people at the Perelmen Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania an apology. Today I got my first mammogram and was scared as hell and acted a tad worse than a sullen teen when I had my appointment. Let me back it up…when I was…
I cannot believe it but I have gotten to a point where I look forward to grabbing my sneakers and planning a wog. I used to think people were lying or greatly exaggerating when they waxed poetically about running and working out but I will eat crow and admit that my days are quite a delight after I’ve gone out and moved those muscles.
In which this night owl embraces early mornings. Liliana, my cat, cries to be fed very early, every morning. Some days she makes her presence known by sitting next to the bed, other days she announces herself by standing on my chest. Each morning, however, without fail she cries for her supper, er breakfast. I used to roll over and grumble, hoping…