Jeanne BustamanteI did it. I published my second Hike with Me book, in print and electronic versions. (The pages are separate…
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I like running. Especially now that I’m starting to get faster, I enjoy running. It helps keep my legs ready…
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I like the idea that the appropriate response to any holiday wishes is a simple thank you. That there’s no…
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Well, my husband and I stayed up late last night watching movies, and I was so very tempted not to…
Continue ReadingHockey Conspiracy
On the one hand, I’m pleased to see so many of my Blackhawks players being voted up on the All…
Continue ReadingMaking the Cut
Or not, as the case may be. Here are a few photos that didn’t make the cut for my latest…
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The other night, I surprised and impressed the heck out of my husband. I didn’t think what I was doing…
Continue ReadingWeakness and Strength
The other day I went to Crossfit. I’m still going. I haven’t quite kept up with twice a week, but…
Continue ReadingThe Distinguished Lecture Part 2: Sir Salman Rushdie
continued from The Distinguished Lecture Part 1: Preparation My husband can be a bit obsessive about being on time. And…
Continue ReadingSolo Hike Book Progress Report
I’ve ordered my proof copy of my next volume of Hike with Me. I spent the Thanksgiving long weekend working…
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