My thanksgiving holiday is officially over. I returned yesterday (it was 2 am by the time I got home) from a long Thanksgiving weekend spent with my son and his girlfriend (I'll call her GF) in Florida. After the Thanksgiving 5K my husband and I walked I had a late morning … [Read more...] about Long Thanksgiving Weekend
A Thanksgiving Day 5K
This was the scene for us Thanksgiving morning with a 5K kicking off at 7:30 am. Fortunately, the rain that had been predicted earlier in the month was delayed a day. My husband and I were excited to start the extended weekend off with some exercise and togetherness before I … [Read more...] about A Thanksgiving Day 5K
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! I have a lot to be thankful for this year. My husband and I are in good health and we're a combined 60 pounds lighter than last year. Our five kids are well and the two youngest are settling into lifelong career tracks. Our … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
5 Ways to Avoid Overeating on Thanksgiving
Someone recently posted they weren't "Thanksgiving full". It was the first time I heard that phrase but immediately knew what it meant. It's the feeling we get after the Thanksgiving meal when we're as stuffed as the turkey had been! We all know the real value of Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Overeating on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Song
Now that our kids are grown and scattered I travel nearly every Thanksgiving to be with a part of my family. Last year I was in Memphis with my grandson and his mom. This year I'll be in Florida with my youngest son and his girlfriend. This song by Mary Chapin Carpenter captures … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Song