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Glimpses of Sara

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My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother's Day 2012.
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother’s Day 2012.
12 photos in glasses
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
That would be me.... and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
That would be me…. and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
The fun before the storm... Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin' began...
The fun before the storm… Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin’ began…
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Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep -- and the shallows.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep — and the shallows.
Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Trish and me 001
Me and my poison ivy--not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Me and my poison ivy–not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Loving being with my husband
Loving being with my husband
Adam and I a mere six years ago...
Adam and I a mere six years ago…
(When you're not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches.... ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn't think about shooting a photo -- until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
(When you’re not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches…. ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn’t think about shooting a photo — until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird's nest hairdo.
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird’s nest hairdo.
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn't smiling...
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn’t smiling…
My son after his final performance in "Beauty and the Beast." He played both a beast and a prince perfectly... just like in real life. :)
My son after his final performance in “Beauty and the Beast.” He played both a beast and a prince perfectly… just like in real life. :)
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!

Category: exercise

Why Put So Much Effort Into a Body That Is Wasting Away?
aging, Christian life, exercise, humor

Why Put So Much Effort Into a Body That Is Wasting Away?

If you had to use a fragile clay pot to contain something precious, wouldn’t you take the utmost care with it? Continue reading Why Put So Much Effort Into a Body That Is Wasting Away?

My morning toilette went oh, so wrong
exercise, humor, life

My morning toilette went oh, so wrong

If you see me standing at my desk today, it’s not because I’m feeling particularly energetic or even avoiding the … Continue reading My morning toilette went oh, so wrong

Secret to my weight-loss success
back pain, diet, exercise, humor

Secret to my weight-loss success

Yesterday, I ate a cookie. In fact, I ate the last homemade chocolate chip cookie in the gallon-sized plastic bag … Continue reading Secret to my weight-loss success

My 5 tips for success at the gym in 2018
exercise, gym life, New Year's

My 5 tips for success at the gym in 2018

… and I want workout partners, if you’re available. It’s the time of year when our health club is overrun … Continue reading My 5 tips for success at the gym in 2018

Business at the top; workout on the bottom
exercise, humor, work life

Business at the top; workout on the bottom

It was Monday morning, mere hours before my debut as a panel moderator at AUTM 2017, the annual meeting of … Continue reading Business at the top; workout on the bottom

Skimpy showers suit me…
exercise, humor, life

Skimpy showers suit me…

Longer workouts, shorter waits, happy hair, and still early to work — all because I didn’t get what I wanted. Continue reading Skimpy showers suit me…

I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…
exercise, humor

I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…

For those of you not wearing a Fitbit tracker, “the buzz” is a vibration and visual display of celebration that flickers across the tiny digital screen when you reach your goal for the day. It’s like a party on my wrist. Continue reading I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…

A little advice on “cow tipping”…
exercise, humor

A little advice on “cow tipping”…

I can no longer remember just how I responded to Mr. Namaste. I’m sure I remained my sweet, friendly self though inside I was thinking, “Let me give you some advice about ‘cow tipping,’ Mr. Namaste. Don’t. Say. It.” Continue reading A little advice on “cow tipping”…

All in a day’s workout…
character, exercise, humor, inspiration

All in a day’s workout…

It was just a typical day at the health club — a snapshot of the workout world that encourages me to join it each day. See you there! Continue reading All in a day’s workout…

Secrets to success at the gym…
exercise, friends, inspiration

Secrets to success at the gym…

  What separates those who succeed at their New Year’s resolutions from those who don’t? Some sources indicate that 40 … Continue reading Secrets to success at the gym…

How to pack for the gym…
exercise, humor, life

How to pack for the gym…

If your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym means you’ll be showering and getting dressed at the health club, … Continue reading How to pack for the gym…

If you “resolve” to hit the gym…
exercise, humor, Laugh, life

If you “resolve” to hit the gym…

Those of us who regularly populate the health club brace ourselves as we consider your upcoming New Year’s resolution to … Continue reading If you “resolve” to hit the gym…

Getting a bit more fit…
exercise, humor, life

Getting a bit more fit…

Thanks to my FitBit, I not only feel tired, but I also have proof that I had a terrible night’s … Continue reading Getting a bit more fit…

exercise, humor

Don’t skimp on the showers…

While my friends add their “thankful” posts to Facebook daily in November, I am choosing to do something different. Complain. … Continue reading Don’t skimp on the showers…

character, Christian life, exercise

Do what you know is right…

I was a teenager when I decided I should stop reading the Bible. I blame James. Or maybe my youth pastor, … Continue reading Do what you know is right…

exercise, humor

No AC November?

I rushed to the gym this morning so I could stop sweating. Something is wrong with that. Maybe this picture … Continue reading No AC November?

Personal training: my prize for body fat
character, exercise, humor

Personal training: my prize for body fat

For suffering through a body fat percentage test as I was exiting the health club last week, I received the … Continue reading Personal training: my prize for body fat

Resolving to be “all there” …
character, Christian life, exercise, inspiration, life, teaching

Resolving to be “all there” …

I have newfound resolve — just in time for 2015.This Christmas season I’m different. Once I had the Christmas lights hung (always … Continue reading Resolving to be “all there” …

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