Blog 365 ~ Snowy Morning

Happy Thursday ! Woke up this morning with a few Snow Flurries, Thanks to those that sent them my way...no I'm not trying to be sarcastic, what little bit we did get is gone now so feel free to send me More!

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As I said yesterday, I need to stay as organized as possible, and do everything I can to stay on top of all my current & upcoming duties for the Human Rights Commission AND I'm now involved with the local Hospice thanks to Gal Pal Linda. This includes my household/homemaker daily stuff. I've always had the habit of making my bed...it is one of those things that makes the start of my day 'feel' organized. My morning routine will now consist of running the sweeper while the Hubby is in the bathroom 'doing his thang' [it's like living with a teenage boy] and this morning I was able to also wet mop the living room floor. I Can Do This! 

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I made a bigger breakfast for us this morning, just a couple of eggs, sausage & toast. We had already decided on a lighter lunch since we're going to a GOP Meet & Greet function tonight. I already baked a chicken yesterday, so adding a salad and Done! Since I'm not doing the social media for GOP anymore so tonight will be mingling/making connections/hob knobbing. 

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Today was the last of my First Christian Church Bible Study group...Gospel on the Ground was ok, not sure what we will begin next. We all did decide to take a small break due to Lent will be here soon and we will be involved with that.

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The answer is EVERYWHERE!!! A Long time ago our little 'Gal Pal' group decided we would do at the very least 1 yearly destination vacation. We have the option to go on vacations with our hiking group a couple times a year as well. Margaret and I went to Florida [yes, I still need to do posts😳] this trip however Mac has planned for Arizona. She lived there for several years; it's been exciting just listening to her tell us about it! Mac is one of those friends that If we had known each other in our youth we'd still be in jail, inside joke...IYKYK...

Mac found these shirts [of course she did] on Amazon and having them shipped to her friend's house in Arizona.

I've kept my suitcase handy with these back-to-back trips and Mac said she would take any with her if we wanted her to...She's rented a different house and staying for the month of February. Of course I'm completely happy to have her do that, Margaret wants to & likes to doing laundry while on vacation, me?  Nada, Nope, Zilch, Heck NO. I have plenty of clothes and can wait until my suitcase makes it back to Ky...only thing I'm 'handling' will be my purse & a backpack on the flight. Other than a few day'ish trips this year, we're planning on California next year to visit another friend Maureen!

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Time to fix a couple of salads, and head for Meet & Greet......

A Starr is Born~Literally~HappyBirthday Starr!

As Promised working my way to update the blog with races ...but first I want to Show Case one of my Runner "Kids" Starr Gantz...

 

*****But first here's some important info on my ShowCase Runner*****

 

Starr retired after 42 years, having worked in Adolescent Medicine in Pediatrics and Young Parents Program in OB Clinic as a Registered Dietitian at UK. One door closed, and another one opened, she decided to become a Team leader for the March of Dimes/ March for Babies, and strongly believes in their programs to prevent preterm deliveries and that they are making a difference. March of Dimes provided research funding not only for the polio vaccine, but many more for babies.

This year her Step Challenge raised $1200! Friends and family donated to the March for Babies and then attempted to outstep her for a week. There were only 3 that did, Marcus, Tommy, and Mindy. Fifty eight people participated, and everyone received a prize.Last year she raised $1800. I agree with Starr, babies are our future and deserve a fighting chance.

Meeting Starr was by chance after a race that the Kid was doing in Lexington...this is where we have met Many of my Runner Kids....About 6 years ago, Starr decided that after walking 10,000 steps per day for years she decided she could get her exercise done faster by running. It was a disaster. Which led to her having to use an inhaler after only running past 3 houses along her street. Starr like all runners I've met didn't give up, and kept adding more distance to her attempts. She eventually found a trainer, Larry Jackson at Synergy Inc. Through her training she was able to build her strength and endurance. Her mileage now can average from 10-30 miles per week depending on what she is training for. Quoted from Starr "Running is something you do for yourself, not for anyone else". "And yes, I do run for the bling!" and Oh the Bling they all have acquired....

 

She enjoys  running by myself or with friends. Along with the friendships (shout out to the Flamingos {there are Four Original Flamingos} and Weekend Runaways) made through Running, traveling, and so many fun experiences is really what Running is all about. I've witnessed not just her but most of the runners like running all the various distances, and though she 'says' come June this is really going to be her last marathon referring to the first in Kentucky Women's only Filly Half-Marathon.

She joined Bluegrass Runners because of wanting to be part of putting on the Thoroughbred Classic on Thanksgiving, as it was great way to give back to the community.

 

Those of us that Know and Love Starr also know her love of Chocolate!! Last year the kids competed in 3 Hot Chocolate races. It was fitting then for her to become a HotChocolate Ambassador....a Perfect Fit indeed.  As Ambassador she shares her 'code' for those that want to also enjoy in the fun and of course CHOCOLATE! So those who want to do a destination race to Nashville use code NASHSTARR19 for extra swag in your bag.

 

Starr turned 65 this year and OMG is More out of Control than ever before...it's the hormone patch

so it was fitting to have a Race Birthday party Flamingo Style...

She IS one of the original Flamingo's More on that later.

 

During this years Quarter Horse Relay at White Hall in Richmond the Kid and her buddies put on a Lavish "tent" flamingo style surprise Birthday party before, during, after the race.....talk about pink galore, I'm not as fond of the color but have learned to go with it as I too am part of the original Flamingo's. There were flamingo blow ups, cut-outs, banner, water bottles, thermos containers, lawn deco,

 

 

as well as a Flamingos cupcake Cake from Sweets by Cindy (she did amazing as always)..

The Race itself was The Most Miserable I've been too EVER!! Rain, Sleet, Snow, Snow with Sleet, Cold, Wind you name it [only in Kentucky]....the Worst! But it was Birthday Girl weekend and the kids pulled through to make it a day Starr would remember...

Starr & Bobbie aka the 'Kid'

 Maggie Tibbles & the Kid

the Kid & Lori MacGregor

Starr & Lori

 

The next day, March 25th, after going through Cold, Rain, Sleet & Snow...she did her 'official Kick-off' Birthday Walk of .65 miles in her neighborhood which by the Grace of God is was Sunny and only slightly cool {again crazy Ky weather} the Kid and I went to help celebrate and get some steps in...she mapped out a course through her neighborhood, had a water stop, and also had a Beer, Wine, snack stop before finishing at her home where you won prizes for completing the walk A~N~D more food!

So Here's to you my Starr, and one of my Star performers...I will see you at many more races to come as well as share many more hotel rooms during the Weekend RunCations!

 

 

Hugs, Kisses, Run Safe Wishes!

 

a Runners Mom & More





 



Lordy Be!! Then it happened Again!!

Yep 11" of snow!

FurBaby Andi Girl not impressed!

But neither is the MR!

Ya know though, it could be a Lot Worse! We could have the freezing rain/cold, for now there's some wind but nothing we can't handle.  Admittedly I did something that I Never thought I would/could EVER do...I called in! 

Yep Me the it don't matter what the Governor says I-got-to-go-to-work was absent...and I Liked It!! I stayed home with the FurBabies and the MR, I played the Domestic Diva, making breakfast getting some laundry done, checked in with my kiddos making sure everyone was safe and sound, helped the MR with shoveling every couple hours (only a little bit) then relaxed with TV watching.

So knowing that my world doesn't come to a stand still if I don't go to work, I wonder what would it be like to finally Retire?? Thinking I may need to make another appointment with my financial group once all this weather business gets under control.

So how has it been with all you? Weather got you stuck at home?? How are you handling it??

So this Happened!!

Yep our first for real snow of the season! Now where ' I ' come from this 3inches is no biggie really, and it wasn't heavy or mixed with ice, but in Kentucky,  O~M~G.....you would think it was 3 feet!!


Be Safe!!