It’s Christmas! Well, it is for about 15 minutes more. Although far from relaxing, I had a GREAT day. We spent the day trekking from one family event to another. Starting with presents at DD’s, then to lunch with my husband’s ex-wife’s family, and finally to dinner with my in-laws. As a result, I am [...]

There’s something very energizing about spending time with young adults. I find this especially true of those who have a vision, no matter how small, of their future and are open to an exchange of ideas. They are open books to some extent, with both introductory pages that they want to share as well as [...]

Why is it that I need a race to motivate me into doing what I love (running)? More importantly, why is it that my not running makes me more prone to depression — which makes running more important, yet even more out of reach? I’ve been sinking deeper and deeper into the-funk-of-no-return in much the [...]

I’ve run only a couple of times since Santa Barbara.  It feels good to tie my hair up and go.  Already, I’m itching to plan my next race.  Although it is really too soon to launch back into training again, because of the new job and all, the Napa Valley Marathon sure looks appealing. What [...]