Author Archives: renbog

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About renbog

I have opinions and I have passions and I like to write.

Here Comes a Rant

Posted on October 30, 2024 by renbog

Imma go on a rant here. Something I believe everyone should know…. If you’re going to use social media, I believe you need to understand how the heck it works! Far too many people think social media is just this … Continue reading →

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It’s a No for Me, Dawg

Posted on October 25, 2024 by renbog

How much would I pay to go to the moon? Zero. The question should be how much would you have to pay me to go to the moon. The answer is probably no amount of money. I am glad there … Continue reading →

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Book Talk

Posted on October 23, 2024 by renbog

This morning I read a super fun blog post called, “Questions About Reading” and I asked the author if I could steal her questions to my own post, and she said yes! I hope this inspires some conversation from you … Continue reading →

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A Workout Milestone This Morning

Posted on October 7, 2024 by renbog

I had a good morning at CrossFit! I hit a milestone! We were working on building up to a one-rep max deadlift, and I was able to do 100 pounds! (Truth be told, I may have been able to add … Continue reading →

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The Privilege of Evacuation

Posted on September 30, 2024 by renbog

It’s hard to look at pictures of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene and not feel devastated for the people who have lost their homes, belongings, and maybe even loved ones. There are always stories in the wake of a … Continue reading →

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Music: Life’s Backdrop

Posted on September 18, 2024 by renbog

What would my life be without music? Empty. Dull. Flat. Shallow. Void. Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a little kid, Saturday mornings were for working around the house and … Continue reading →

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Lesson Learned

Posted on September 15, 2024 by renbog

One lesson I wish I had learned earlier in life is that family is about people, not blood. Just because you happen to be related to someone through a blood relationship should have zero bearing on whether that person is … Continue reading →

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A Completely Average Human’s Review of her CrossFit Experience

Posted on September 5, 2024 by renbog

I’m Renee. I’m a retired teacher. I am 57 years old. I came into the fitness game late in life, probably around age 40. At my heaviest weight, I was 289 pounds. I lost 120 pounds on Weight watchers, then … Continue reading →

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My Grudge

Posted on September 4, 2024 by renbog

I just discovered that WordPress will give me a daily prompt — how awesome for me but maybe not for any of you who might get sick of my blogging 🙂 Today’s prompt is, “Are you holding a grudge? About?” … Continue reading →

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…You Get What You Need

Posted on June 20, 2024 by renbog

I’m sure most of us are familiar with the iconic song by the Rolling Stones with the chorus, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.” I actually … Continue reading →

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