Hail Mary! - Mary's Blog

Hurricane Katrina revisited: We're thinking about it, too

30-Aug-10 13:34. Comments (0)
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I’m still mesmerized by Hurricane Katrina, even now. As the media coverage has ramped up all week with a five-year look back, I am pulled back, too, to the weekend in 2005 that started normally enough but changed me forever by the time it was over. You wouldn’t know it, but
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Social media keeps me going

20-Aug-10 11:02. Comments (0)
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Oh my aching feet! That’s the unavoidable first reaction to having crossed the finish line of the Chicago Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure 60-mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer research. Then it’s quickly overshadowed by my gratitude… that I made it through my fourth 3-Day event… that my loved ones, friends and colleagues all contributed to $4,320 raised… and, most of all, that any pain I’m feeling is nothing compared to the physical and emotional pain of cancer itself.
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I like a holiday party with a purpose

02-Dec-09 16:39. Comments (0)
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I love the holidays! Festive, cheerful greetings all around. Fun times with friends and family. Landing on the perfect gift for each special person. Baking Christmas treats.
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People – the best part of my job!

30-Oct-09 15:26. Comments (0)
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Okay, my team and I have just returned from a good size show – about 2,300 people. It was a long 10 days out there; far from the comforts of my home and my dogs, but it was a darn great event! Worth every bit of blood and sweat… and, thankfully, no tears!
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We give… we dance!

15-Sep-09 14:56. Comments (0)
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A local network news morning show has a little fun every week with their “Dance Friday*” weekly morning segment. A few minutes of silliness and physical activity is guaranteed to spread contagious smiles throughout the news studio and the viewing audience!
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Blogging. What are we waiting for?

13-Aug-09 16:19. Comments (1)
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So, it wasn't like one day I woke up and said to the mirror, "Today is the day I start my blog. Woo-hoo!" No, it was more like I've been thinking about starting a blog for, say, about two years. ("Gotta get my bangs trimmed" is more likely what I said to the mirror.)
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