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15 months: Oh, the places you will go!
Oh child, That look you give me, you know the one… The one where you’re about to open a drawer that’s off limits, or you’re about to climb from your…
All she needed were pom-poms
The other day I ran past a little girl, about two or three, who was skipping alongside her mom. “She’s running!” the girl announced. “Why is she running?” “Because she’s…
This is diabetes
Over the years I’ve heard time and time again low blood sugar episodes being compared to inebriation. I’ve never really related to that comment though. Maybe it’s because I’m not…
Cooking up Brussels
October 13, 2013: Cook’s Country – October/November issue Brussels Sprouts Salad Please excuse the ugly bowl, my family is much too large to be served by my pretty bowls Last…
Woman • Warrior • Princess
Not running for about month didn’t kill me physically, but it did mentally. Following my half marathon I took a break, an extended break. I hadn’t planned on it, but…
Channeling Eminem
Guess who’s back… Back again… Princess’ back, tell a friend… Guess who’s back, guess who’s back, guess who’s back… TODAY’S RUN: 8:30 a.m. BG before: 8.2 Temp. basal: none Carbs:…
Battle of the pumps
Ohhh Animas, you had so much going for you. Just a few short weeks ago, you were the front runner pump for replacement, but unfortunately, yesterday’s mishap, well, that was…
Diabetes insta-photo
I’m what some might call a quasi lazy diabetic. Despite the fact I am OCD when it comes to obtaining BG perfection with my blood sugars, testing, on average, at…
We run…
Two years ago today, I was doing this: With the bestest, most favourite running chicks EVER: Today, I’m doing a little of this … again: Remember these shoes: Well, it…
Volcano of oil
Sept. 7, 2013 Cook’s Country – August/September 2013 California-Style Fish Tacos You can’t just wrap a fish in a tortilla and call it a California-style taco. You need light, crisp…
This season
I love the colours. I love the leaves. I love the cool sun. I love fall. YESTERDAY’S RUN: 9 a.m. BG before: 6.9 Temp. basal: none Carbs: granola bar (14g)…
Race Day: Bellingham Bay half II
So. Where were we? Right, the race itself… When I signed up for this race, I essentially considered it an at-home race. Bellingham is about an hour away, without the…