October into December are some of my very favorite months of the year. Myriad seasonal changes in all their glory, the traditions that come with some of our most cherished holidays, the invitation to cozy up indoors with blankets and books and family all speak to my heart. These months can also be full of … Continue reading Don’t forget to enjoy the view.
Hello dear readers! Last time, I wrote to you about the idea of work/life balance and how achieving a healthy balance doesn't equal a stress-free life. Instead, we must cultivate positive tension to hold us up when things get tough. Boy, has my theory been tested since that post! Complete honesty: the start of this … Continue reading On Positive Tension
We're just a few weeks into the new school year and my summer tan is already fading. I catch sight of my bare wrist in the shower and realize that the running watch tan lines are less dramatic, less pronounced. While there's a certain sense of loss as the seasonal change happens, that shift also … Continue reading Trust the Board
I'm back! Back to running, that is. After a few months of being on a forced hiatus from running. I'm happy to report that my podiatrist cleared me to begin running again. I'm not pain free, but we've identified the likely source of the pain and I have exercises and techniques to focus on to … Continue reading To Run or To Rest
Hello, lovely readers! I'm sad to say I'm on a bit of a hiatus from running. I had foot surgery back in 2021 (read about it here), and lately have been having some trouble with the same foot. I've been resting from running, going on walks instead, in hopes that it will get better. And … Continue reading To Walk or Run…
Hello, dear readers! I'm still thinking about running over here. To be fair, as a runner, I think about running quite a lot. My current pace, if my body feels up to it, when the best time is to head out. But I also think about running a lot because there are so many things … Continue reading Running Reflections
Happy July! I hope you enjoyed a happy 4th of July! We enjoyed breakfast traditions with our family, and then spent the rest of the day hanging out with friends. I hope your day included some fun celebrations. Speaking of celebrations, I'm celebrating summer with a Christmas in July giveaway! If you need a little … Continue reading Summer Running and a Giveaway!
Hello, dear readers! It's been a minute! Apologies for my absence here on the blog. The final months of school are always a bit crazy, and before I knew it, April had turned to May, and then to June, and here we are. In the middle of end-of-the-school-year craziness, I've been working hard finishing edits … Continue reading Hello, summer! (and a little update)
Well, dear readers, we've spent the better part of the last three months breaking down my goals into actionable steps, and we've finally made it to the last goal: self care. I've posted about self-care before, you can read that post here. And I'm happy to report that the foot surgery referenced in that post … Continue reading From Goal to Action: Self-Care
My daughter was around 8 years old when we first started including corned beef and cabbage into our St. Patrick's Day traditions. Even though my dad's side of the family is heavily Irish American, we just didn't really celebrate with traditional (or even American-ized) Irish foods as I was growing up. I'll never forget her … Continue reading From Goal to Action: Family Life
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