By Lindsay Stordahl on January 19, 2012
Today will be one of the coldest days of the year, even for Fargo. The low is something around -17 F with a windchill of -30 or more. I love these days. I love them every year. As a Minnesota kid, I was always outside in the winters. I would be out running and wresting [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on January 15, 2012
“Ace is a kind soul.” That’s what Josh said about him in November when I asked for the 800th time when we could get another dog. He said we could get another dog if he’s like Ace – gentle and “kind.” I’m not even sure if a dog can be “kind.” Ace could never be [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on January 2, 2012
Welcome, 2012. I hope to be more like my dog. How often do we allow ourselves to experience this kind of happiness? My dog loves life, no matter what. We could head to the field out back every day to play, and Ace would still jump for joy each time. “OH, WOW!” he seems to [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Memoirs | Tagged Ace |
By Lindsay Stordahl on December 18, 2011
I try to write about what no one else knows. No one can copy that. No one can fake that. What do I know? I know what it’s like to run 15 miles every day in all weather. Fifteen miles is an average day. Sometimes I run (and walk) 20 miles. Sometimes five or six. [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on December 12, 2011
Technology makes my life chaotic. I love technology, obviously, but I don’t want it to control my life. For me, remaining in control means consciously observing a day of rest on Sundays, away from technology and other distractions. A day of rest is hardly my idea, of course. People have been attempting to relax on [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on November 18, 2011
Josh’s mom Tawna has been visiting us this week all the way from Washington. One of her talents is creativity, and she has been helping us out in the home decorating department (something we are totally clueless about). She also captured some great photos of our pets. Tawna has a big, black lab-type dog as [...]
Posted in Cats, Memoirs | Tagged Ace, Beamer, Scout |
By Lindsay Stordahl on November 4, 2011
I love technology, but I am easily overwhelmed. My goal is to make my living through blogging, but I am an extremely private, shy and quiet person. I am not available at all times. I use a four-year-old “dumb” phone, and it’s always on silent. I’ve been eligible for the discounted upgrade for more than two years, [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on September 17, 2011
Ace doesn’t care much for the heat or the cold, but we both like fall and I am glad it’s here. On our fall and winter walks, Ace and I pick up the pace just to stay warm. In the summer, we take our time. I took these photos back in July on one of [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on June 11, 2011
Sitting in my office over a cup of coffee is not quite how people picture the life of a “dog runner.” But this is how I create balance. Part of my day is spent romping and braving whatever North Dakota throws my way. The winters can bring us -45 degree windchills. The next day it [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on May 18, 2011
Saturday I am running in the Fargo Marathon, my first full marathon. I am not quite sure why I decided to sign up for this other than it seemed like a good idea at the time. Really though, I’ve wanted to run a marathon for about the last five years. I trained for a few [...]
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