New Boss in Town



This is my new pull-up bar.

I thought about naming it.

Darth Vader?  Lex Luther?

No.

Ellie.  After my niece who is due at the end of March.  Because I think of her every time I workout.  Because I want to inspire her the way other women have inspired me.

Dag

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