Monthly Archives: February 2012

Being present is a present

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Being present in the moment can be one of the greatest gifts you can give someone. It can also be one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. I struggle with this, especially at home. I’m always thinking of … Continue reading →

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Nothing beats that campfire smell — Let’s Blog Off!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

This round of Let’s Blog Off, the topic is “What smell takes you back?”  My mind instantly went to food, but I think that is only part of the story.  What really takes me back is the smell of a … Continue reading →

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Chili Cookoff! Welcome to the lab!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

We’re having a chili cook off at work at the end of the month.  I’m thinking about competing this time around.  I haven’t made much chili in my life.  I wasn’t really much of a fan growing up.  It was … Continue reading →

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Book Review – You can sleep in your car, but you can’t drive your house to work

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

I just finished reading Sutton Parks’ first book, “You can sleep in your car, but you can’t drive your house to work” and I have to say it was well worth the time.  It’s a short, easy read that packs … Continue reading →

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What a great weekend!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

This was a weekend of celebration and none of it Super Bowl related.  Liz’s birthday was Saturday but we started on Friday night when we went out to dinner at Famous Dave’s.  She got an birthday email offering a free … Continue reading →

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