Early in the year, I laid out my training schedule for BSIM as a training race or "fun run." Basically, I set out to train well enough to not suffer horribly on race day but with gumby-like flexibility in the plan to allow for my busy life. No … [Continue reading]
something to look forward to
A colleague, and wine connoisseur, gave me this "beautiful" bottle of wine. I can't wait to pull the cork and induldge. … [Continue reading]
Our daily bread
In childhood, my parents taught us to say grace at the dinner table before taking our first bite. It was always the same: "Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen." In … [Continue reading]
Running wild
On a run down the railroad tracks, this is what I came to. I love wild flowers. Don't you? … [Continue reading]
Can you have your cake and eat it too?
When my son says "Oh Mom, we need to go shopping" it's a sign that a long night is ahead. After I was presented with his mock up for his edible cell -- involving cake, jello, and other various candies -- I basically freaked. Sadly, it's true. I … [Continue reading]