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Well, folks, it’s come down to this—a quarterly blog post. I can’t believe this is my first piece of writing in three months!… What have I been up to? Here’s a recap…

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Oh Nike FuelBand, you giveth and then you taketh away. I really thought we had something special. For fifteen months, I was so proud to have you on my arm…

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This post isn’t about heating your house in winter. It’s a compilation of the best stuff that I’ve uncovered, consumed and coveted during the past month. It’s the stuff that keeps me going—and now, I’m passing along my secrets to lucky you…

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Like a lot of folks, I’m fascinated by the rise of wearable technology. My Nike Fuelband has replaced my colorful Nixon watches as my timekeeper of choice. I wear it everyday, mixed in with costume jewelry as well as the real stuff…

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This is a happy tale of a small dream come true. If you’re a loyal reader of this blog, you know that 1) I am a fervent Nike fan girl and 2) the Practical Fashionista in me delights at finding clothes, accessories, and even artwork that are both stylish and sensible…

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Two weeks from today, the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon will get underway. I’m not running it, but my memories from last year’s race remain as vivid as ever—because on that day, I felt like a superhero. Let me explain…

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Did you happen to catch any of the IAAF Track and Field World Championships from Daegu, South Korea which took place earlier this month? Well, I watched some of the track events and never felt more in awe of the beauty of the human form. At the same time, I never felt guiltier about skipping […]

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Dear Nike, I have loved you since 2003. Wait, let me clarify—I was wearing your Swoosh way before then. Here I am at 8 years old: It wasn’t until two decades later, though, that I really fell for you. Oddly enough, you appealed to my head first, then my heart. (I know, I’m definitely not […]