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A Memory Soured

posted by: Lisa Eirene

June 7, 2012

I wish this post (and evening) had gone a different way, a more positive way. Recently Michael and I went to a favorite restaurant to celebrate our 4 year anniversary. We went to Eleni’s in downtown Portland. Eleni’s holds a special place in both of our...

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Don’t Get Discouraged

posted by: Lisa Eirene

May 15, 2012

Something happened at the gym recently that saddened and angered me. Let me paint the picture for you. I was working in the free weight section doing my routine and saw an overweight guy with a personal trainer. I overheard bits and pieces and it...