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Netflix Cliffnotes & A Flashback

Last night when I should have been going to sleep (since I wasn’t able to go and see The English Beat play in my neighborhood), I got hooked into a miniseries on Netflix based on the critically acclaimed novel, “White Teeth” by Zadie Smith.

The book that I didn’t read. Photo: Wolf Gang

I wish I could say I was embarrassed that I watched nearly all of the 4 hour series (I’m not) but I am a bit embarrassed that I actually tried to read this book sometime ago and just couldn’t get through it. […]

By Melissa Burton|December 9th, 2012|0 Comments

All The Beautiful Colors…

fitness Who wouldn’t want to run this 5K? Photo by AngryJulieMonday

fitness Looks like fun! Photo by Josh Hunter

In keeping with my commitment to […]

By Melissa Burton|December 8th, 2012|0 Comments

Mix and A-Mingle…

The title is about as Christmas-y as I’m going to get. Today was my “mix and a-mingle” day with the Pasadena Social Media Group, a gathering of people utilizing social media in many different ways. This group, along with the SoCal Lady Bloggers, have helped me feel welcome in a new arena and in my new city.

Before meeting either of the above mentioned groups, this picture only would have appeared as a full wine glass to me:

Social Media statement or Full Glass of Wine?

Let’s be honest, it still sort of looks like a full glass of wine to me but at least I feel I have a slight toe-hold in the pool of social media.

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By Melissa Burton|December 7th, 2012|2 Comments

Inspiration

This is Jon Dephouse, a 32 year old triathlete, priest, husband, and father of two young boys who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer known as Pleomorphic Rhabdomyosarcoma in October 2012.

Jon is my neighbor and when his wife, Sarah Lynn, told me of Jon’s diagnosis I felt the need to do something (however small) to help so with the help of some friends at The Cycle Annex in South Pasadena (where both Jon and Sarah Lynn were former instructors and where I take indoor cycling classes), Team Dephouse and the Ride For Jon was born.

Sharing Our Strength, Love and Hope in the Giving Season

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By Melissa Burton|December 6th, 2012|7 Comments

13 in 2013

I think I’ve made my New Year’s Resolution for 2013 already. 13 in 2013 – 13.1 miles that is.

I will Run Like A Girl. Photo by HA!Designs Art By Heather.

I’ve had to pull out of 3 half marathons due to injury (and reinjury) in the last 3 years but I think all signs point to the 4th time being a charm (I didn’t even realize the pun as it formed in my head until I looked at the above picture and decided not to edit it. I’m cheesy and I’m ok with it).

Now I must decide where to run. […]

By Melissa Burton|December 5th, 2012|0 Comments