Summer cross country practice has started and I've been pleased to be averaging 8 brave middle schoolers coming to run in the heat. One of the things I love about middle school cross country is that this is often the first sport some of the students have ever tried. Some are natural athletes and take… Continue reading Our Guide
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Notes from Me Time
Walking on the beach with Molly yesterday morning, a thin woman, wearing what appeared to be a wrap around housecoat, was busily picking up shells. Conversationally, I asked, "Finding some good ones?" She turned and said, "I'm picking these up in memory of all those murdered..." At this point I thought, 'Has there been… Continue reading Notes from Me Time
Me Time
I'm on an adventure this week that has always been on my bucket list. Many people wouldn't have any desire to do what I'm doing, but many secretly would - I'm spending a week by myself at the beach. Well, not entirely by myself. My grand dog Molly is with me while my son and… Continue reading Me Time
Thankful for Vicki
Almost a year ago, I shared a blog on a day of rejoicing when I ran the Run at the Mill 10K sponsored by Run for God. I was thankful that day to have my dear friend Doug Todd back running again after heart surgery, my sweet friend Vicki Callahan home after a… Continue reading Thankful for Vicki
Standing on sacred ground
I am a thin-skinned person. I wish I wasn't. I wish I was one of those people who throws off criticism without looking back, as easily as shrugging off a sweater. People like that are good leaders, and always seem to have lots of energy because they aren't using it up worrying about some flaw… Continue reading Standing on sacred ground
Under the Magnolia Tree 