Lanie in the Middle.

Lanie in the Middle.

Sound the trumpets!!! Notify the press!!! I have achieved one of my deeply desired life goals! Nope. I haven't learned to play the banjo. This is even better.Hubby and I have received our marathon confirmation packets in the mail. Iffin' you don't know, you don't get...

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Marathon Training is a Pain in the… Knee.

Marathon Training is a Pain in the… Knee.

Mama's wardrobe has been a little drab. Not all of it, mind you, just the stuff I actually wear. I tend to purchase items more for the imaginary life I lead in my brain than the one I'm actively engaged in. Thus, my closet is full of adorable dresses and beautiful,...

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SPLAT!

Lord have mercy, we made it through another summer! I had hoped to get out a post last week before we headed out to my mom's for our end-of-summer visit, but clearly that didn't happen. As usual, packing sucked up all my free time. Midway through the endeavor, I...

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Happiness Makes me Sleepy.

Happiness Makes me Sleepy.

Boy, oh boy, have I been uninspired lately. Oddly, I blame it on the past week or so of beautiful weather. Looking back at my posts, it's fairly clear that an alternative title to this blog could have been "Making Lemons from Lemonade" or some other such nonsense. I...

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Curse You, Alexander Graham Bell!

Curse You, Alexander Graham Bell!

I've been working on a post about last weekend's hot and sticky 20 mile training run. And as much as I've wanted to tell you about it, it's going to have to wait because what I'd like you to do now is ask me how much my phone bill was last month.Go ahead.Oh, my phone...

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But I Don’t WANT to Clean my Room!

But I Don’t WANT to Clean my Room!

Mayday! Mayday! There's been a change of plans. Girlfriend is coming into town TOMORROW! There's no way I can lose 10 pounds, grow out my hair and remodel the kitchen in 24 hours... by Saturday, sure, but not by tomorrow.I don't know why I get this way; as soon as...

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Summer Time is MOVIE Time.

Summer Time is MOVIE Time.

My very best friend is coming into town next weekend and I am STOKED. We are going to do all the things we used to do, back when we were young college gals. That's right; watch movies and eat cookies. PAAAARTAY! Girlfriend will be choosing our film on account of one...

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Happy Holidays, Everyone!

Happy Holidays, Everyone!

It's here! It's here!What's here you ask? My new, winter parka, of course! What? You didn't spend last weekend's sultry weather internet shopping for 600 fill down winter coats? Your loss people, 'cause I got the very last pink one. AND 61% off no less! (I believe...

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Hello. My name is Lanie, and I’m a worrywart.

Hello. My name is Lanie, and I’m a worrywart.

Summer feels like its finally here. Partly because we finally have our ducks in a row and got a PLAN together; partly because my body has acclimated to the warmer temperatures and I can exist in 85 degrees without gasping like a fish on a dock; and partly because the...

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Look Out for Nature!

Look Out for Nature!

Hubby has found his running niche, heaven help me. Early this year, in the spirit of "Let's do something NEW!" Hubby and I signed up to run our very first trail race. I figured Hubby, with his penchant for zen running would love the scenery, the peace and quiet, and...

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  • Pam on I’m fine.We will not be looking back on these years with a happy chuckle and a thought of how whimsical the Universe can be, but I imagine the silver linings will continue to provide useful, elegant lessons in how to love this life we are living. You are a blessing and joy in my life and I am much better for knowing you. And this entry is freakin' hilarious!
  • Geanette on I’m fine.You amaze me. That’s all there is too it. The fact that you are willing and able to even LOOK for a silver lining is breathtaking. And then you make me laugh outloud. “And the award for best use of the word fish stick in a simile goes toooooo......!” Oh Melanie.....keep filling our hearts with your observations and keep us laughing. We need inspiration like you. And now ... bonus ... I can say I’ve “read” Rilke! Big love, G
  • Pam on There are RULES, dangnabbit!Wow! Who is the noble cobbler? Mine took six weeks to repair the strap on my bag that I carry every day. I am aware that your cobbler didn't say that they would be ready in two days, he just agreed that she could pick them up. I am delighting myself with the fantasy of her coming in to get her eight unrepaired boots and stamping her tiny foot while said cobbler merely swings his awl to point to the wall -- Ready in Two Weeks.
  • Melanie Danke on Wakey, wakey.Gosh, you are sweet. Thank you for that.
  • Geanette on Wakey, wakey.Didn't think I could POSSIBLY love you any more, but after reading this one. I do. I do indeed. You make me laugh when there's nothing to laugh about. You make me see the world with new eyes. No small feat. God, I love you!

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