Two of our students just began their freshman years at two Connecticut independent schools. There was a story about their journey through Capitol Squash and their acceptance into these prestigious schools on NPR on September 5, 2018. Listen to this inspiring story...
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Lynne Tapper
I am a lifelong endurance athlete with the dual goal of training and racing until my bones turn to dust and sharing that passion with as many people as possible.
False BraVado
I'm now sure how to start this post. So much has happened in the last 24 hours. I guess I'll just jump right in. At 11:00 am on Thursday, we drove the 1 hour and 40 minutes to Tarrytown, NY. I...
It takes a village
I"m not sure if it"s a good thing or bad that I'm posting. Leland's posts are so hilarious that I hate to deprive all of you of them. We are a blogging version of the yin-yang symbol. Even I...
What a difference a day makes
While yesterday (Tuesday) was a better day than the previous (Monday), by the time I thought about writing a post, the blues had set in again. Here is what Tuesday was like: My kids went to school....
Visual highlights from the week
All dressed up with no place to go. Literally.
So, since they officially canceled Halloween in West Hartford (the mayor said it was too dangerous due to the downed trees and wires), this photo represents the only moment when our family was in...
Signs of life
As a husband, this has been a challenging time. Watching Lynne faint, no matter how benign it was, was scary enough. Feeling incredibly limited to do anything of substance to help her as she...
Drains!
The four drains in Lynne's surgical area are supposed to be "milked" and emptied 4 times a day. We've managed to do it three times a day so far. I've been the farmer and Lynne has been Bessie. ...
Exorcist Baby (alternate title “Dayenu”)
Upon returning to West Hartford this past Monday, we received a very thoughtful care package of front-button flannel PJs for Lynne. Inspired, we thought having a second pair would be a good idea,...
What size are you? A 33-gallon or a 45-gallon?
The little things have made this a tough process for Lynne. Sleeping on her side, wearing a t-shirt, standing or walking for long periods of time are either impossible or incredibly uncomfortable. ...
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The Waiting Is the Hardest Part – Part III
[Full disclosure. It's Leland.] Monday, June 3rd was cleanse day for Lynne. New sheets, new PJs, special soap for her first of two pre-surgery showers. She also had to drink magnesium citrate, which, from the look on her face, tasted as good as it sounded. This was...
Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in!
Although what I am about to write is far from funny, I am reminded of a joke that I learned when I was a kid. We used to tell this joke so much, that we would just use the punch line and it still got a big laugh. The Captain called the Sergeant in. "Sarge, I just got...
Feeling Whole at the Half
On Sunday, April 15th, I completed the More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women's Half Marathon in Central Park in New York City. Having lived in Manhattan for 12 years, running in Central Park was nothing new. And I've been running races for 22 years, so running was...
About Me
Lynne Tapper
I am a lifelong endurance athlete with the dual goal of training and racing until my bones turn to dust and sharing that passion with as many people as possible.