For several years in a row, my youngest was diagnosed with pneumonia. It came as no surprise that the onset fell on anniversary (5th, 6th & 7th) of Tom’s death. As an ex-pediatric ICU nurse, I knew all too well how bad it could get. As a result … [Continue reading]
I’ve been cooped up in my house for the past five days. A good deal of my stay was spent with my arms wrapped around one of the three toilets in my house. The experience was reminiscent of a time back in 1997 where morning sickness coupled with a … [Continue reading]
I don't have any new years resolutions. I just want to continue my efforts in getting spartan fit. Since I've been off from work since before Christmas, I've had a lot of flexibility to fit in a run, hike, or strength training session (however … [Continue reading]
The alarm sounds. I peek my head out from under the covers. My world is, as I'd feared, cold and dark. Like a turtle retracting it's head, I retreat to the warmth beneath the covers... if only for a few more precious moments. The sun seems to … [Continue reading]
As I noted in my post to K-B, my training hit its first obstacle when Monday arrived. I do not intend to give up my well established morning yoga practice and therefore I need to fit in my training during lunch or after work. I never was good at … [Continue reading]