Monthly Archives: June 2010

Running goals

As most of you know, I took up running last fall. I completed my first 5K last September. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t that good either. My husband and I ran it together. We finished in 40 minutes 10 … Continue reading

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Metabolism?

Metabolism. Is it part of our genetics? Is there a magic pill or food that can increase it? How does eating breakfast play a part of our metabolism – or does it play a part at all? This past weekend, … Continue reading

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Simple, healthy, tasty and filling

Okay, I just have to tell you what we had for supper tonight. It was quite simple, super healthy and incredibly delicious!  We had top sirloin steak on the grill, very lean and trimmed of all fat. My husband marinades … Continue reading

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On my mind…

It has been a whirlwind since last Thursday, June 17. Storms, well, actually tornadoes, blew across parts of the county I live in, Douglas, as well as in Otter Tail County and other parts of the state. One word…devastation. It … Continue reading

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Class reunions

I decided I am going to share with you the column I wrote for our paper today. I work at the Echo Press newspaper in Alexandria and on Fridays, on the Opinion page, the editorial team (including our Sports department … Continue reading

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Something’s fishy

Sometimes, I don’t think people eat enough fish…healthy fish. Not the kind that is battered and deep fried, but the kind that is grilled – no batter, no breading, no greasy oil. My husband made a great recipe with perch … Continue reading

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I’m sorry

Hello everyone… Wow! I guess it has been awhile. Sorry about that. Life has been a little busier, but I should have taken the time to let you all know how it’s been going. For that, I apologize. Well…I guess … Continue reading

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What’s on my grocery list?

Food. We all love it, right? And we all love different types of food – some of it good for us and some, not so much. As many people know, it can be more expensive to eat healthy, but I guess … Continue reading

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