Vivienne opening her own thank you card for her donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Yep, Abbe and I stamped and mailed Viv a thank you card along with our other donors. Might be a waste of a stamp, but I hope this helps a good soul find good stuff to do for this world.

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• Someone worked out when Ice Cube had his ‘good day.’

Well, we got some snow last night, but it’s raining/sleeting on top of the few inches that fell – so it’s kinda gross outside.

Yesterday, I got my first short run in since the marathon and it went really well. Titan really enjoyed getting out there again – he needs exercise to keep his behavior in check (on some days). And while running, this song by fun. came on my iPod and it got me… mostly because it’s a lesson I’m really working with my son (and myself) on lately – letting your anger and sadness go.

“How did I end up here?
How did I find love and conquer all my fears?
See, I made it out.
Out from under the sun.
And the truth is that I feel better because I’ve forgiven everyone.”

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Abbe is off to her first day at her new job. I’m very happy that she will be working again. Being unemployed really is rough on one’s pride, Abbe was no exception – she was having a tough time with it. Although I’ll miss her being home while I’m working, I’m happy that she’s going to be bringing home the bacon again.

Viv is home sick today with what sounds like the same tummy bug that Bubs had last week.

I think today is the day that I go sneak a couple mile in on the treadmill.

Ok, back to work!

Movie Reviews…

IMAX:Magnificent Desolation – Walking on the Moon – this was cool, although I am sure it would have been more impressive in an actual IMAX theater (as opposed to watching this on my PC). Great for kids interested in space.

Small Business/Tech Links…

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Funny/Interesting Links…

• New Study: Heart Risk ‘Low’ in Distance Races - thanks Susan
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When marathon runners are gone running and come home, we have to rest. Have. To. It is surprisingly difficult to do this, you have this big whole in your week that running used to occupy and we get, well fidgety. Luckily, I have a big pile of work that is keeping my mind off of it. Along with that restlessness, depression is also very common for runners coming down from the big run(s). This weekend will keep me plenty busy – Bubs is participating in a hockey tourney (with two 7:30am games, ouch) and I have a mini-project with a launch date of Monday. I’m mostly concerned with Abbe. Her tongue seemed a little better last night and she’s able to talk now. I want her to feel better and have a great day today. She could use one.

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Our last day in Disney was pretty great. We hit Hollywood Studios and Epcot. I felt pretty crummy in the morning after breakfast, but that was due to me overeating at breakfast (not a good idea the day after a marathon). Abbe is in good shape, but she is down about not being able to do the half marathon. So although, we pretty much had our minds up NOT to Disney for a while, that could change – there is definitely some unfinished business for her. We are considering doing the Perfect Goofy which is a small step up from the Goofy – adding a 5K to the half marathon and full marathon on consecutive days.

In the ER, Abbe and I talked about getting married – and although we talked about grand plans of doing a getaway vacation – we just want to be married. In my mind, the immediacy of being able to protect her really are in the forefront of my noggin. I want her to be OK if something ever happened to me. I want to be able to cover her with a health insurance policy. And most importantly, I want to call her my wife.

Abbe was so sad about missing the half and not completing the Goofy. I reminded her that what she did – having two seizures a day and a half before running a full marathon may not have ever been accomplished. She is a much more elite person than I am in my mind, but then again, she always has been to me.

And here are some pictures of our last day in Disney! Leaving Florida this afternoon and back to Jersey!

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• 10 Ways to Maximize the Power of Your About Us Page
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• I do what I want (30 Photos)
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• An open letter to the people who hate Obama more than they love America - thanks Derek