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end of august.

complex regional pain syndrome CRPS/RSD: sheila’s story as told by her husband

Dave and I had been roommates in Salt Lake when I met Cody back in 2000. He was always quiet and funny, waxing poetic about moldy coffee or snow leopards. Cody and I were both surprised when he and my other roommate began running half and full marathons, regularly. Soon a cute girl kept showingContinue reading “complex regional pain syndrome CRPS/RSD: sheila’s story as told by her husband”

of biscuits and birds

After this past weekend in South Carolina, I wouldn’t be surprised if I eventually become MooshInCharleston.com. It should also be mentioned that if I did move to Charleston I would also become very unhealthy because biscuits at every meal. My dryer seemed to have worked overtime while I was away because my pants are allContinue reading “of biscuits and birds”

gosling manor of kiawah.

So this house is home base for me until Sunday, over dinner we nicknamed it Gosling Manor. It’s the biggest house I’ve ever been in, and I was convinced houses don’t come bigger than this house until we went to the beach and saw this house: I mean. I’m on Kiawah Island just outside CharlestonContinue reading “gosling manor of kiawah.”

fits right in.

Scene: Vivi has just woken up from her nap, she is grouchy and losing her damn mind. You are in the midst of dinner prep but dinner is still 30 minutes away. WHAT DO YOU DO? CODY APPROACH: Give her whatever snacks she demanded (CHEESE! CEREAL!), put her in front of the TV with AddieContinue reading “fits right in.”

yesterday was magical.

have a vivi nice day.

At church on Sunday a man talked about his dad: “…it was said at his funeral that he had an abundance of energy with which to serve others because he didn’t have to waste much of it wondering who he was or what his purpose in life should be.” I am not a runner andContinue reading “have a vivi nice day.”

the best off the boat.

(part two to the best of the boat.) St. Thomas, USVI Antigua Tortola, BVI Nassau, Bahamas These tiny islands really put our floating city into perspective. **** Disclosure: Accommodations, most expenses and travel were covered for my family and me while on board.

carry on some plane characters. (babbled)

I’m pretty sure there was some sort of magic charm on my suitcase, because I still can’t believe I did this: I went to the world premier of Disney’s Planes and I think there’s some things you need to know before you go (or even after you go, because you probably noticed something was differentContinue reading “carry on some plane characters. (babbled)”

cody powered.

“But weren’t you just in LA?” “Wait, now you’re in Texas?” “Hey, didn’t you just get back from a cruise?” “You were in Florida again?” “Didn’t you go to New York last month?” “Are you ever home?” Yes. “You must have lots of family and support nearby to do all of this!” Nope. What IContinue reading “cody powered.”