A 7-Day Triathlon Training Challenge!

I don’t have any triathlons or races on my calendar so you might ask me why I would set up a 7-day challenge revolving around swimming, cycling, and running. Welp, maybe I’m a glutton for punishment. Actually, there’s no maybe. As a coworker once said to me: “You pride yourself on depriving yourself.” That isContinue reading “A 7-Day Triathlon Training Challenge!”

To Serve or Be Served, That is the Question

When someone does a favor for me, I almost always tuck that memory away so I can pay them back one day. I suppose that’s not a terrible trait but it’s not necessarily good to keep a scorecard like that. Walking around every day with the feeling of owing someone can be overwhelming. I rememberContinue reading “To Serve or Be Served, That is the Question”

A Music Playlist for Softball 2025 – New Songs or Golden Oldies?

As I’ve assembled playlists for various sports and events over the years, I’ve learned the importance of having a wide range of songs. I think it’s for obvious reasons but the biggest is because people like all kinds of different songs and styles. With that said, it’s also important to have a theme. For instance,Continue reading “A Music Playlist for Softball 2025 – New Songs or Golden Oldies?”

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra the Worst Phone I’ve Ever Had?

Since I had been writing 15 days in a row about my beagle passing away, I thought today would be a good one for a more light-hearted post. And since my phone is still new to me, why not share how it’s been going since I dropped the Flip 4 and began anew with theContinue reading “Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra the Worst Phone I’ve Ever Had?”

Piper, thank you for 15 wonderfully adventurous years, I love you…

While I thought about this final of the 15 posts celebrating the 15 years I had with you, my heart is breaking again. You were my first dog, and there will always be a special place in my heart reserved just for you. You inspired me, challenged me, loved me. Thank you for the 15Continue reading “Piper, thank you for 15 wonderfully adventurous years, I love you…”