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Aug 12, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: Shut Up And Put Up?

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. Shut Up & Put Up? Originally posted on November 14, 2010, this post is about a Newsweek piece that... read more

Jul 22, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: Vegas, Baby

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. Vegas, Baby Originally posted on May 28, 2009, this post highlights a motivating statement from CrossFit Las... read more

Jun 24, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: Convictions And Goals And Knowing Oneself

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. Convictions And Goals And Knowing Oneself Originally posted on January 12, 2009, this post explores my... read more

Jun 3, 2011 Posted by Mel

Flashback: The Murph

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. Wow. That Was Harder Than I Thought It Would Be. Originally posted on August 28, 2008, this post tells the... read more

May 27, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: 35+36 Burpees

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. 35+36 Burpees Originally posted on September 25, 2008, this post was written when I was still in the throes... read more

May 20, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: On Being A Girl

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. On Being A Girl Originally posted on October 15, 2008, it’s a whine-a-thon about all the wonky things... read more

May 15, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: Deposits in the Training Bank

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. Friday Flashback: Deposits in the Training Bank Originally posted on March 21, 2009, this post is about how I... read more

Apr 15, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: I’m Probably Going to Say No

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. Friday Flashback: I’m Probably Going to Say NoOriginally posted on April 18, 2009, this entry was an... read more

Apr 8, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: Snatched From The Jaws Of Doom

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. Friday Flashback: Snatched From The Jaws Of DoomOriginally posted on December 16, 2008, this entry is all about... read more

Apr 1, 2011 Posted by Mel

Friday Flashback: Taking the Monster for a Run

I’ve been blogging here since 2008, and – if I do say so myself – there’s some good stuff in my archive that you might have missed. On Fridays, I’m going to take you on a Friday Flashback and point you to some good stuff from the checkered past of The Clothes Make The Girl. Friday Flashback: Taking the Monster for a RunOriginally posted on April 25, 2009, this entry is all about the... read more

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