Author Archives: Marty
I’ve been using the wrong word.
From Wikipedia: Hypocrisy is the act of pretending that one has beliefs, opinions, virtues, feelings, qualities or standards that they do not actually have; this is usually done in order to mask their actual motives or feelings; falseness. The term … Continue reading
I'm very proud of my friends
I know I’m late in posting my weekly post (I’m shooting for Thursday/Friday) – but I have good reason. I was up near Manistee from Thursday to Sunday for vacation/Lumberjack 100 . No, I did not race the Lumberjack 100. … Continue reading
Focus
Over the past few months, I’ve sort of “checked out” of the cyber-world. Trying to keep up with too much noise on the internet was starting to cause problems for me at work, and so I shut it all down. … Continue reading
How to turn 34 in style
This time last year, Ray’s Mountain Bike Park held a women only day at the park. It was on a Friday and my friend Kristi was planning on going. She and I went down together on Friday, stayed overnight and … Continue reading
How to have fun in the winter time .. an essay
I have been quiet lately, because I’ve been working on this.
9 years ago today
I’m pretty lucky. I married my best friend. We still laugh at each other’s jokes and he’s still the last voice I want to hear before I fall asleep at night. We enjoy each other’s company and friendship. I look … Continue reading
femine kunundrum
Every few years or so, I make an attempt to present myself in more stylish, feminine fashion. By this I mean, nicer clothes to work (ie – not hoodie sweatshirts and cargo pants), and perhaps some makeup. My last attempt … Continue reading
love-hate relationship
I drive a 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport. Its survived 207k+ miles so far and just had its 5th set of tires installed. Its been paid off for 2 years now, and seems to keep getting me where I need to … Continue reading
i can has siesta?
I realize the irony of posting about how I’ll probably be posting more, and then, not posting for a week. I really do. But, alas, life is hectic at times, and this week left me burnt out and fried. Work … Continue reading
more about the chair
I’m addicted to my new chair. Seriously. I bet I’ve spent more time in the office, at my computer in the past 5 days than I have in the past year. Yesterday I went to office max to get some … Continue reading