Jeanne BustamanteMy husband, who was in the Navy, has told me that Navy stands for “never again volunteer yourself.” I’ve been…
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I feel like I’ve been sick for months now. Since late October, a low level malaise has kept me from…
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My dad sent me a youtube link recently with a simple message, which I cribbed for the title of this…
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I tried to keep doing Crossfit once or twice a week through October, November and December when I was feeling…
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This year I’m giving each nominated work for the Hugo and Nebula novel awards their very own entry after I read…
Continue ReadingCarrying Weights while Lifting Weights
The other week my husband had this brilliant idea. He figured that since we backpack, which is a sport in…
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I regularly read a blog devoted to author and publishing type news stories called The Passive Voice. I find much…
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Because I love backpacking, I was determined once again to wake up early last Sunday morning and go on a…
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This year I’m giving each nominated work for the Hugo and Nebula novel awards their very own entry after I read…
Continue ReadingGetting Lucky (Peak)
Ambrose asked me the other day where I got the idea to explore the trails leading up to Lucky Peak.…
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