An Attainable Goal?
Anyone who knows me knows that I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I have never shyed away from this fact. I have always tried to face and confront this problem in hopes that the...
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Alyssa Reflects on Nana
I have spent a lot of time in the last year thinking about, dealing with and working through my feelings about Nana passing away. But, one person that hasn't had as much of a chance to share her...
View ArticleI am Mom Enough and you can get bent.
Alright. Alright. ALRIGHT. I am notoriously hard to upset or offend. I am pretty good at letting things roll off my back. But I HAVE to get this out there: Bite. My. Ass. Time. I understand that the...
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What a difference a year makes...
it was a year ago today that the slade family set forth for our 'new world'. i could lie to you and tell you that it has been an easy and seamless transition. i could lie and tell you that i feel...
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Sure, it’s Fair. But is it right?
Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past year, you’ve undoubtedly heard about Bob Carlson. You’ve heard about his suicide. You’ve heard about his seedy past. You’ve heard about his horrific...
View ArticleSo, I guess you're looking for a response?
As you may have already seen, the Portland Press Herald has issued a response. I certainly know my opinion about it...but I encourage you to read it yourself: Their response:...
View ArticleMy Humble Case for Why I Love the Third Thursday of November
Beaujolais Nouveau. Ah! Beaujolais Nouveau.For many years, this bottle of bliss was panned widely by critics. Wine Critic Karen MacNeil even famously compared the drinking of it to the eating of...
View Articlea totally self serving post about today.
one of my earliest school memories was coming home and seeing my mother crying.that day, i had (unknowingly) watched a terrible tragedy unfold. i was in kindergarten and after an week of talking...
View ArticleAlyssa's Take on Maine
We're still clearing up all the chaos from our trip back home to Maine, and while cleaning out Alyssa's bags, I found this piece that she wrote about Maine. I just loved it and had to share. (I am...
View ArticleAlyssa's Take on Maine
We're still clearing up all the chaos from our trip back home to Maine, and while cleaning out Alyssa's bags, I found this piece that she wrote about Maine. I just loved it and had to share. (I am...
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A letter to my 9 y/o daughter that I'll probably never deliver, written for...
Dear Alyssa, On Friday night, you asked me to write you back regarding your lying to us about your behavior at school. Today, Wednesday, I am finally ready to write back to you about how all...
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Day One - Doing something terrifying.
At the end of 2012, my friend Angela took on the 30 day challenge at Pure 8 Hot Yoga. From start to finish, I watched her push herself, doubt herself, and ultimately celebrate herself and her...
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Day Two - Electric Boogaloo
Oh, self doubt. Silly shame. Get the hell out of my house. Today was a strength training day...but you see...I really, really, REALLY hate strength training. Not because I don't like lifting...
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Day 4 - Guided by Walken
After a rough hot yoga session last night, I was a little rough around the edges today. I have felt horribly run down, achy, and overall crumby. I almost blacked out during yoga last night, but out of...
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Day 5 - Danger Zone
Two highlights of the day:1. My yoga instructor told me that my form tonight was very good. Small token, but after the struggles last night, I really needed that.2. Halfway through cardio, Archer came...
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Day 6 - Oh, hey February!
First of two optional rest days...weighing in tomorrow morning. We'll see how the week paid off!!! :) Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Day 7 - The Best Laid Plans
...of mice and men often go awry.Today was supposed to be a celebration day. Alyssa has been eagerly awaiting the birthday celebration of her best friend, Sophia. She has quite literally been counting...
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