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‘Rona Running Streak Day 217 brings the Love the

‘Rona Running Streak Day 217 brings the Love the Run You’re With 2.0 Stacked Race.

3 races over 3 days—5K, 10K, and 15K. 5K and 15K went great. 10K, not so much. Quit after the first 3 miles because I just wasn’t feeling it.

“Just not feeling it” describes a lot of things right now. Burnout and fatigue. Constant stress and worry.

Don’t forget to cut yourself some slack. We’ve all been running the same race since March. Some days you’re in the mood to race, others you just need to quit running and dig into the Halloween candy. Mini size candy bars don’t count, right?

How are you giving yourself grace right now?

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During the pandemic, my 4 artistically minded daug

During the pandemic, my 4 artistically minded daughters turned both my dining and breakfast rooms into make-shift art studios.

Pricey art supplies strewn about, tables permanently scarred from acrylic paints, glitter glue, and alcohol markers.

It’s a good thing holiday get-together are taboo this year because I don’t have the entertaining space.

So how did a mom whose drawing never advanced beyond stick figures raise 4 little artists?

All thanks to Dallas’ vibrant arts scene (and some ungodly spending on art supplies).

While it’s not “business as usual” for Dallas art organizations, they are “open for business” using innovative ways to enjoy art with your kids while social distancing.

My latest post for Dallas Moms (click on the link in my bio) has 4 ways my family is continuing to enjoy local art, including the Dallas Museum of Art, Rainbow Vomit, Dallas Children’s Theatre, and Dallas Symphony.

Yes, it’s really called Rainbow Vomit, and it’s one of the coolest interactive art exhibits I’ve ever seen.

How are you enjoying art with your kids while social distancing?

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This Outlander-themed water bottle was a “wine b

This Outlander-themed water bottle was a “wine buy,” purchased from a Facebook ad while sipping a glass (or 2) of wine at the end of a long day.

My thanks to the seller, who was willing to infringe on multiple trademarks so middle-age moms can be inspired to drink more water by a man in a kilt.

While I never would have paid $30 for a plastic water bottle sans wine and the ease of impulse iPhone buying, it’s surprisingly a good one. Holds 30 ounces, fits neatly in a treadmill or bike drink holder, personalized with my name (SPELLED CORRECTLY), and has a nifty carrying strap.

Still trying to figure out the right ratio of whisky to water. It is a Jamie Fraser water bottle after all.

Ladies, if you don’t get that reference, have I got a book/show to recommend to you...

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Today’s challenge for ‘Rona Running Streak Day

Today’s challenge for ‘Rona Running Streak Day 203 (and mile 757) is the (virtual) Dallas Arboretum Tour des Fleurs.

Tour des Fleurs is one of my favorite races. But doing it virtually? There’s no craft beer at the end of a virtual race. Or the usual munchies. Or cheering crowds. Just me sucking down the last drops of water in my sports bottle while being bombarded by the kids and their lunch requests.

I think virtual running races have run their course (no pun intended). And the virtual happy hours. And the virtual networking events.

What I wouldn’t pay to run an in person race right now. Seriously, I’d pay a lot. And wear a mask the whole time. And whatever PPE equipment required. Just to be able to race someone other than my Garmin.

Any races going on in person? Let me know. This racer will travel.

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The books populating my Goodreads list are a good

The books populating my Goodreads list are a good barometer of how I’m feeling. Positive and motivated, history and productivity books. Worried and scatterbrained, easy novels.

No surprise 2020 has turned out to be a chick lit kind of year for me.

Just finished this great little gem of a book. Overworked and under-appreciated mom goes on a “momspringa” trip to New York. Wacky hijinks and fabulous fashion ensues. Love the idea of a “momspringa,” a free pass to totally rediscover who you are sans kids.

Love my kids, but sometimes you need to be reminded of who you are other than “mom.”

What are you reading lately? Please tell me I’m not the only one who needs a good chick lit book to survive 2020.

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Trick-or-treating during a pandemic. Yea or nay?

Trick-or-treating during a pandemic. Yea or nay?

The CDC in their 1st ever “Halloween guidelines” deemed trick-or-treating “high risk.” Social media is filled with people’s crazy contraptions for delivering candy to kids across a front lawn.

And at least one U.S. city (Springfield, MA) has banned trick-or-treating.

Wait, is that even legal? You bet it is.

Local and state officials can ban trick-or-treating using their authority to act to promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents. See, Exhibit A, bans on large gatherings since March.

But it would be difficult, if not impossible, to enforce. See, Exhibit B, all of the large gatherings since March.

Lucky for my girls, otherwise known as Snow White, Godzilla, Unicorn, and Jedi Knight this Halloween, trick-or-treating is a “go” in our city and neighborhood. But we’ll wear our face masks, keep our distance from other groups of trick-or-treaters, and not dilly dally at anyone’s door.

Will your kids be trick-or-treating this year? Will you pass out candy? Leave a comment and click on the link in my bio for my latest blog post.

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