I've been waiting a whole year with much anticipation for this upcoming weekend. Saturday is my favorite day of the year. It's the American Birkebeiner, north america's largest cross country ski race. This will be my 19th Birkie, and I've done 3 Korteloppet's which is the half Birkie.
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For those that don't know much about me here is a brief bio: I'm originally from St Croix Falls Wi. My parents had the funeral home for 50 years in St. Croix Falls Wi. Growing up in a
This past weekend Mary and I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a Ball fund raiser for "our Community Homestead" which is a foundation to improve the lives of inner city Chicago kids who have been through the school and county system and this is now their last hope. It was started by Ron Ward
This past year has been a great year for me. I got reunited with old Gopher football players which was a thrill for me again. Mom got through her bypass and is doing great now. Riley had a great summer in baseball and Connor is swimming hard year round, and Mary is still enjoying working wi
Here are a couple quick confessions over the Christmas holiday season.
1. I ate a ton of cookies and sweets. The temporary quick fix it gave me also gave me the sleepy crash after. Thanks to all of you who brought cookies in. Next year moderation, we will see.
2. When I ate poorly my body
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