It's a product of where I live -- this hustle and bustle pace. While it's one thing to push hard in a marathon when trying to meet a time goal, it's another thing to live in this constant state of racing-the-clock. I should be used to it...but I'm … [Continue reading]
Running with Coach Jeff: Oh what a drag!
Although I've had a long-standing rule to race ALONE, I made an exception for today's marathon in Santa Barbara. Coach Jeff offered to come out and pace me for the entire route. I responded with a "hell yeah." It was only later that memories of … [Continue reading]
Prioritizing
It's been packing, packing, packing...ALL week long (for me, for YaYa, and for the dogs). When it came to packing for me, I wanted to bring everything -- including the kitchen sink -- but was limited to 1 1/2 suitcases. The challenge of … [Continue reading]
Silent Night
The holiday music plays on my laptop as I sit here. YaYa is curled up beside me, trying to forget the bit of sadness that invaded the night. It's hard seeing him fall into pools of sadness but I am glad that I can provide him with the life preserver … [Continue reading]
being thankful
Thanksgiving has come and gone but the awareness of all my blessings lingers on. We feasted for not one day, but two days and filled up on good food as well as an ample helping of LOVE. Aside from feasting and catching up, these days also included … [Continue reading]