What Boys Eat For Breakfast

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You knew this was gonna be weird, you just didn’t know how weird. I have to begin by saying that this is not at all an unusual breakfast food combination for any of the four guys I live with. But somehow the pepperoni-sausage-and-black-olive pizza, hard boiled egg, and cantaloupe just demanded I take a photo, [...]

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How to Choose the Right Pair of Boxing Gloves

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Even if you are only boxing for fitness, you will need a decent pair of boxing gloves. But before you buy the first pair you find in the local sporting goods store, here are a few things you should consider. Communal gym gloves reek. And they’re worn out. There are plenty of people who use [...]

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Lessons from a Tent-Camping Newbie

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About ten years ago (more?) my husband got a Coleman 7 x 12 tent for free, in some kind of “be healthy” contest. He took the boys on an overnight to a nearby lake one year, then the tent sat in our garage, waiting. So we decided to tent camp in the NC mountains last [...]

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What to Expect the First Time You Spar in Boxing

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Whether you started boxing for fitness or because you want to compete, one of the most scary and exciting things you’ll ever do is step into the ring for your very first sparring session. Depending on how long you’ve been training, who you’re stepping into the ring with, and how trustworthy your trainer is, your [...]

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Fight Walk-In Rock Playlist

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During my second fight I had really wanted some calm, soothing music to keep my heart rate under control during the long hours of waiting before I actually entered the arena to get in ring. That playlist was called “The Unexpected Bell” (since I didn’t know I was going to fight until the day of) [...]

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The Maker on Stilts

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Summer’s here and The Maker, nearly eleven, has an entire raft of projects underway. Recently he disappeared for most of an afternoon and came home walking on these fantastic stilts that he made with his grandpa. Me: Dude! Those are awesome! TM: Thanks. Me: How long did it take you to learn to walk on [...]

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Olive Shows Some Cat Smarts

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Polly recently visited us for a week while Meme and Papa were out of town. Henry packed up and stated we would never see him again unless we “disposed of” the dog. I said, “Henry, we are not going to dispose of the dog. And her name is Polly.” He said, “Whatever,” and left. Olive, [...]

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Runner Redemption

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Ready for my confession? I’ve made them before (see here and here), but it must be time for a fresh one. Forgive me, people, for I have sinned. Again. But this story is different, I promise. I went for a run this week and in the course of the first mile alone I found myself [...]

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Chevelle Hallback Announces “Fists of Steel Boxing Academy”

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Ahh, the powerful, beautiful, pro boxer Chevelle Hallback (28-7-2). She’s in my top five favorite boxers of all time. I’ve written about Chevelle, interviewed her, and I even got to talk to her on the phone right after I won my first fight, and I am unbelievably happy to hear this particular news of hers. [...]

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