dirty damsels – 2022 mud run
(i’m the muddy one in the pink, or the 2nd from left if easier)
we ran, climbed, crawled, carried weight, went over, went under, stayed the course, used ropes, tripped,
slipped, offered hands, got stuck in mud, slid underwater, crab walked, balanced, fell down, finished as a team
all with my daughter, granddaughter, and group of friends
not afraid of the mud
certainly challenging, but so fun.
“we sit in the mud… and reach for the stars”
-ivan turgenev
i love that this family has embraced the fun in life.
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“life goes by fast. enjoy it. calm down. it’s all funny.”
-joan rivers
finding the mud was such a delight
starting out slow
checking how deep it was with a stick
walking, then running, then jumping, then splashing
only one ‘quicksand’ victim who we unstuck
boots dumped out after
filled with water dirt wood chips, rocks, sticks and unknown mushy things
ending with
a pair of mud-soaked socks
drying in the sun
and so much tired fun.
” mud is the most poetical thing in the world.”
-reginald horace blyth
note to this townie and his car
who’ve made so many smile:
Shout out to the person driving the smart car that looks like a little tykes cozy coupe!
Everyone loves it and it brings all of the smiles and laughs every time you are spotted! 🙂
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“whimsy doesn’t care if you are the driver or the passenger; all that matters is that you are on your way.”
-bob goff
happy national bubble wrap day
celebrate in style.
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“therapy is extremely expensive. popping bubble wrap is radically cheap.”
-jimmy buffett
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credits: designer craig green, london fashion week show, 2019, reuters, henry nicholls photo,
play create explore
perfect day for a waterpark visit
full of
action, sun, squealing
and lots and lots of water
i’m at my best in the lazy river area.
—
“as a group, we’ve been banned from two water parks, one bar, and a dog-grooming salon.”
-j.a. rock – author
meanwhile in tokyo…
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“the only victory that counts is the one over yourself”
-jesse owens
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“the reason life works is because not everyone in your tribe is nuts on the same day.”
-anne lamott
the heat is on and a candyland championship game is in play
my absolute favorite game and the competition is tough
there is no crying in candyland.
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“life is like candyland, there are many paths to take,
sometimes you run into lord licorice, but the end will always take you to the candy castle.”
-jack barakat
I didn't have my glasses on.... 