Category Archives: fun stuff

20 years – it’s a walk in the park

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Dawn King

My husband and I have been married twenty years and we celebrated our anniversary by visiting the Meijer Gardens near Grand Rapids Michigan.  The gardens have a huge conservatory with tropical plants, and acres and acres of gardens outside that … Continue reading →

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The end of the race

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Dawn King

Eventually I did get to the finish line of my 8K run/walk Saturday at the Crim Festival of Races.  What a relief!  But still, I felt pretty good other than my knee.  It takes a LOT of people and a … Continue reading →

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The Crim and Special Olympics

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Dawn King

Last night I had a pre-race dinner with three running friends.  We all ran the “Crim,” a fundraiser for Special Olympics, this morning.  More on our race later.  As we ate  our pasta dinner yesterday evening we heard cheering out … Continue reading →

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Making the bed

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Dawn King

I have company coming so I was making up the bed in the guest room.  Katie, always the helpful Sheltie-girl supervised. I’m sure Sara had a similar post when Oreo was helping her…hope she doesn’t mind a little plagiarism.    Maybe … Continue reading →

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101 in 1001 days

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Dawn King

More than a year ago Melanie posted about putting together a list of 101 things she wanted to accomplish, enjoy, experience or learn in the next 1001 days.  I think there was a website that helped her set up her … Continue reading →

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Training Challenge (3)

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Dawn King

This week I decided to take Katie to a place she’s never been before with smells she’s never smelled before and sights she’s never seen before.  She was all happy to be GOING SOMEWHERE!  She loves to travel and we … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Dawn King
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Working out the weaves

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Dawn King

Hey!  What did the nice UPS man bring me? Hmmmm….wonder what this is all about? You want me to do WHAT? Well how do you expect me to do my weaves if my treat dispenser is way over there messing … Continue reading →

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Blueberry mist

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Dawn King

My aunt called me the other evening and suggested we meet midway between our homes and pick a few blueberries.  While it’s still blueberry season. It’s been so hot.  Oh yes, I think I already told you that, but anyway…it’s … Continue reading →

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Define versatile blogger

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Dawn King

I’ve won an award – someone thinks I’m a “versatile blogger!”  Check out Carol’s (my nominator) blog to see her own list.   Hmmmm.  Here I always thought I was just a somewhat disorganized and scattered blogger – you know, … Continue reading →

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