Tag Archives | Sue Oldroyd

Thursday, October 23, 2014

By on October 24, 2014 in Joanie's blog

Sue Oldroyd and I hiked Grandeur Peak yesterday.  We enjoyed an incredibly beautiful autumn day with the most gorgeous color of blue sky against the yellow leaves on some quakies but also on the scrub oak that seems to be the last to turn.  Grandeur is exposed so it was a perfect fall hike.  The […]

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Sunday, October 13

By on October 14, 2013 in Joanie's blog

Alex’s 28th birthday.  I remember the Sunday he was born.  It was a beautiful, Fall day.  He was such a beautiful baby, healthy and strong with dark hair. The happiest days of my life have been when my children were born.  He has been such a pleasure to raise and I love him as an […]

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The Devil in The White City

By on February 13, 2013 in Great Reads

Non-fiction book suggested by Sue Oldroyd.  Such an interesting read about the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago.  It’s a hard one to put down.  If you like to explore what makes people tick, this is a great one. THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY by Erik Larson Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That […]

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Friday, February 1

By on February 1, 2013 in Runner's Corner

It has been a long January and one in which I have not run outside. Cold and dark and the worst news of all is that my running partner, Sue Oldroyd, has a knee that may have her giving up running all together and that is sad news.  Sue and I ran our first marathon […]

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Sunday, December 9

By on December 9, 2012 in Runner's Corner

Friday was the annual Runner’s Luncheon at Sue Oldroyd’s home.  I feel so lucky to have landed in this neighborhood and to have such amazing friends.  We are all linked by our love of running and the great outdoors.  When I look around the room at them, I’m taken back by the talents that exist […]

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Sunday, March 13

By on March 13, 2011 in Joanie's blog

Quote of the Day:  “If you’re already walking on thin ice, you might as well dance”.  Gill Atkinson This might be my favorite quote so far, perhaps it just came on a day I needed it.  My adventurous friend, Sue Oldroyd, has been my push to run marathons, travel to many parts of the world […]

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Wednesday, March 9

By on March 10, 2011 in Joanie's blog

Quote of the day:  The greatest pleasure in life is in doing what people say you cannot do.”   Walter Bagehot Chemo class today.  Joe was a good sport to attend w/ me and I don’t even blame him for falling asleep during the video.  Did someone paint a target on my back?  Because, I’m […]

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Wednesday, February 16

By on February 16, 2011 in Joanie's blog

I woke up today feeling very calm and comforted.  I felt confident that I must not have cancer and that my tests would be negative because I felt so very calm.  I had my phone with me every place I went since they would be calling w/ the results.  I had a RS meeting and […]

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