Liz, I had not read that about the dogs, so went and looked it up. Ugh. Poor woman and poor family and poor dogs, too. There are still plenty of unanswered questions. I am not sure they were watching over her  out of any love for her, I'd guess they stayed where the food was. And with all due respect to the coroner, how is the fact that a woman was menstruating and had a tampon inserted proof positive that she was not sexually assaulted? (Bluntly, tampons don't occupy all the available space, and there are alternative ways to assault a person.) Ugh. Shudder. Enough said.

And just because your coordinator is out doesn't mean that you should be doing all the "woman's work". They can make their own coffee.

Tell Ruger he's a big wuss if he's afraid of the cold.

Judy, outside is very important.

Damaris, hope you can accomplish what you need to do and still make the party.

Agree on the follow up question. How DID he pass the bar?

Karen, ouch on the dental work for DH. Hope you itemize! Do you have an HSA or FSA?

Diane, sympathy also on the medical bills. That book sounds interesting. My main concern is I usually get online so much later than the rest of you!

Laura, hope you avoid the cold.

Sandy, nice run with the fast women!

Commute -- I am used to it, it's mostly by bus so I can read or work (or sleep), and I certainly can't afford to move closer -- also I live close to my mum and my sister and SIL and I don't want to give that up. No jobs of the type of work I do in my area and I like my job.

42 degrees this morning. For the first time since we turned off the AC I actually closed the bedroom window!

Cathy, I personally hate Vegas but it sounds like you are using that to do a number of trips to much more enjoyable areas. Love Valley of Fire. If you are going that far, I would recommend driving to St. George so you can go through the Virgin River Gorge.

3.25 this morning with RN. Chilly so we moved fast. Not so windy, the house down the street righted their inflatables which is a good thing. When it was windy a lot of the Nativity scene blew over and it looked as if the Wise Men had stopped down the pub on their way to Bethlehem and were now passed out.

And my rude giggle for the day: I went to 7-11 and the app showed off some of the coupon offers they have. One was for Trojans. "Buy 2, get $2 off." You know, if someone's buying 2 of those, I sincerely hope that two ARE getting off...

What a boring day. Blah. Did some audits this morning but have more to do tomorrow. Spreading out the work load so I actually have work to do this week LOL.

I did book a hair apt next week. I am going to fix this redish stuff plus I want to go dark (with a few highlights) My hair girl increased prices by about 30%...and with the hour drive plus the increase..I am not sure I can afford it long term. The place I am going to try is about 10 minutes from home and cheaper! We will see!

Judy -Enjoy that outside run today!

Docket – Ugh, hope you don’t miss the holiday party today! Good luck on the run tonight. Funny, I saw that episode of Shameless, too! Freakin love that show.

Diane – Id be up for the question of the day!  WOOHOO on the steps! I have been walking all the buildings today so I will probably do the same for steps! Exciting about the rower!! Ever since you have been talking about it I am tempted to get on and try it again. Agree that the story with the dogs is fishy. Very sad.

Laura – NOOOOOOOO you can’t be getting sick! I hope the run helped! Take some vitamins. Orange juice. AHH. I do not have a problem with pits or pit bull mixes…but I am not going to lie – all this news will make me second guess owning one. I can’t help it. Its sad that its like that.

Karen - $4700 worth on dental work?! GOOD LORD. LOL at Riley and your comment about putting on pants. HAHA. I hope you are able to get a run in after DH’s dentist! Hope he got some good drugs, too. Sounds like it might be painful.

Sandy – Woohoo, nice 6 miles this morning! Glad you were able to catch up with the girls You know, a week without your cell phone is not necessarily a bad thing Sounds perfect to me. The episode she is referring to on Shameless is on the current season – the only reason I know is we have Showtime for free until the end of January. I have been watching new episodes! YES. Ruger is just like a toddler! I love a potluck!!! YUM. I think those are much better than catering in. Homemade is better haha. We were supposed to have one but all the guys didn’t want to participate. Of course. Luckily our company decided to give us some money to have a breakfast catered in. My point is potlucks are better LOL. Your salad sounds yummy!

Cathy – UGH on that dang foot! I would be over it, too. If it were me I would run anyway – I would be so tired of dealing with it I would just say “F IT!” LOL. Don’t listen to me though. Awesome on the Vegas trip! I guess you won’t be going to see “Thunder from down under” – the male strippers (I wanna see it!). LOL. What you have planned sounds fun, too  I think it is strange about Ruger also. I wonder if there is separation anxiety in there too. He has been very clingy to me lately. Maybe because HCBF is gone more recently. I don’t know..but if he is acting normal while he is there I am hesitant to stop taking him. Blah.  UNREAL about your bill!! Did you do all of this at a dermatologist? I bet that had something to do with it. I think they are considered “specialty”. For some reason that gives them a right to charge more. Either way that sucks. Right in time for Christmas!

Tessa – LOL. I will pass that along to Ruger  our post is cracking me up!! LOLOLOL. Probably good they are offering coupons for those - don't hear that many people using them anymore. At least not people my age!

Only an hour to go then im off to the gym!

Ok, I created a separate post titled 365 Tiny Buddha...I posted today's challenge and questions if anyone is interested.

Mid week hello!  RD today, 4.3 miles yesterday.  I put my hame into the hat for the lottery for a 50 mile race in July (Tahoe Rim Trail), will find out on New Year's day if I got picked.  If not that one, then another one.  Because I'm up to 6 miles now, dammit!  

Don't get me started on the unqualified federal judge nominations... I've practiced in federal court since 2002 doing litigation.  Trials, motions in limine, and yes, even Daubert motions.  I'm more qualified than many of the names being put forth.  It's an insult to hand out judicial nominations like they're ribbons for participating in the current administration's bogus dog-and-pony show.  Okay, rant over...

Seloc, so envious of you going to Mexico!  Where exactly are you going?  (Sorry if I missed this earlier)  Nice run with the speedy girls today.

Tessa, laughing at your rude giggle for the day.  I think people in CA are used to driving a while to commute.  Mine is typically an hour each way, driving and taking Bart.

Karen, for that kind of money, does he get a spiffy gold grill?

DHuff, maybe post the little Buddha question in the daily thread, so it can kind of roll into our chat for the day?  Just a thought.

Turtles, ugh, sorry your foot is still bothering you!  I know you took a break for a while, but I can't remember if you ever saw someone to get a diagnosis?  PF?

Lizzie, nice run this morning.  In the winter, I always get highlights and "low-lights" in my hair since it seems to suit the shorter days and my winter mood better.  It's expensive, but I like the person I'm go to so I don't want to change...

Hi Damaris, LC, Judy, Huron, and everyone else! Off to fix dinner.

Late check in and hello to all.

Diane, I agree with Margaret, keep it in the dailies.

Tessa, funny about Thunder from Down Under.

Damaris, I would consider seeing them in Vegas too, but I go with my Mom, and she wouldn't appreciate it - and I would be mortified to go with her.

Woot Woot, gonna be 76 and sunny tomorrow.  Hopefully I can get 2-3 miles in without losing a lung.  I don't feel bad, but sound terrible still.

Nighty night all.

K

Rest day or possibly cardio/strength later, I will see how the foot feels.  It's been sore off and on.  I'm sick of it.     Booked a flight to Vegas for the first week of April during spring break, we are planning on hanging out on the strip as well as taking the kids to the Grand Canyon, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, and Hoover Dam.  There's a 5K in Vegas that weekend also.  

 

 

Diana, the injury recovery is slow going!  I honestly don't know whether resting or just doing short runs is better.  PF is so stubborn.  I want to keep a minimal level of fitness to do the 5K winter series with DD.  We have some snow predicted later this week, but not much, 2-4 inches or so.  The temp was start to drop down later in the week also, with the big chill coming next week.  A high of 2 degrees predicted for next Tuesday!  I bet you don't miss that.    We just planned a trip Nevada and Arizona in April, I am hoping to be able to get some hiking in at least!  Nice running for you!  Sedona is really nice, the trail run must have been spectacular!

 

Cathy:  it does get soooo frustrating, I feel your pain DH had to deal with PF, finally got surgery after years of trying various methods and spending $$ on insoles, shoes, etc.  To this day, he NEVER wears sandals or go barefoot.  Your plan sounds like it will keep you fit/conditioned for short runs....... No, DO NOT miss the 'vortex' bone-chilling temps for DAYS!!  April should be ideal time for your trip!  Let me know when you will be at the Grand Canyon, can never get enough of seeing the canyon.  What race in Vegas?  I've been looking at some trail races near there.  Hoover Dam is an amazing man-made achievement.