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With sweet sorrow, I depart

Posted by mrenahan | 07/24/09

I have no trouble saying goodbye, which may be due to the fact I do it more often than most. In fact, my college roommate remarked the other day that I’ve had more ‘going away’ parties thrown for me by age 30 than most folks get in a lifetime. To be honest, I am not sure if she was jealous of the recurring free drinks and spotlight or thankful that she doesn’t have to repeatedly be on the move and leave people behind.
I do not procrastinate or prolong saying goodbye; I do not dread it for weeks ahead of time or mislead those around me with stories about how I might not leave. Instead, I accept it as an inevitable part of life, and more specifically in my life as a military spouse. However, that does not mean I like it...

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My thoughts on an exciting season...

Posted by mrenahan | 03/30/09

Since I wasn’t raised in Syracuse and, in fact, have only lived here for less than a year, I was unprepared for what basketball season meant. My college had a team, and though they are Division I, at least during my tenure there, the seasons were nothing to write home about. I don’t follow the NBA and am pressed to name a person in my circle that does – they are much more inclined towards NFL, NHL and MLB.
Then November arrived and the world of ‘Cuse changed...

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Fall has arrived

Posted by mrenahan | 09/20/08

And with that comes everything that I love. Changing leaves, cooler temps, pumpkin everything, my birthday and of course my extensive collection of boots. I realize that this may only be a brief window of happiness before the snow begins, but I'll take it.

The October issue of the Insider will be out in a little over a week and I hope that it's even better than the last issue...

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Simultaneous Defeat & Victory

Posted by mrenahan | 09/05/08

So the paper is out at homes today, and that my friends, is a victory. But last night the NY Giants handed me and my team, the Washington Redskins, a defeat. This does not bode well for our season, although as my husband kept reminding me - they are the reigning SuperBowl champs for a reason. Sigh. It's not like we haven't started a season 0-1 before, but it still stings...

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Ready, Set, Print...

Posted by mrenahan | 09/03/08

So the first issue of the Clay Insider is done (well almost) and will be in your homes by Friday...

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Almost time to print...

Posted by mrenahan | 08/29/08

As I sit at my desk this Friday, deadline steadily approaching (though not as quickly as the long holiday weekend), I admit to feeling anxious. This paper is so NEW that it requires all caps titling. We have spent a lot of time getting ready and now we just have to cross our fingers and hope that everyone out there in Clay likes it. Personally I think you will, but as with anything it is a matter of taste and everyone's are different...

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