Father’s day feels different after your dad has died. Last year, I wrote about my father’s last week on earth in this post. There is nothing easy… Read more “Father-less Day”
Tag: family
Shine On
The idea that everything is purposeful really changes the way you live. To think that everything that you do has a ripple effect, that every word that… Read more “Shine On”
Late to the Party
It’s never too late to be who you were meant to be.
The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
“Maybe you don’t realize the dangers of being by yourself out here in this wilderness. There are loonies and crazies running around all over the place….… Read more “The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank”
The Netherlands
When my father turned 80 this past month, I racked my brain to come up with the perfect gift. A new book? A sweater? A fabulous dinner… Read more “The Netherlands”
New England – Part 1 of 2- Run to Win – Run 50
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine. I need to start out admitting I missed New York. There are 3 reasons why. First, I ran out… Read more “New England – Part 1 of 2- Run to Win – Run 50”
Happy Mother/Oma/Girlfriends Day
I never expected to have kids. No, I don’t want to hold your baby. Please remove your small child from my Prada purse. Smell it? You want… Read more “Happy Mother/Oma/Girlfriends Day”
Reunions. Maybe You Can Go Home Again (& Other Life Lessons) Run 50
My parents are in town for a week. Parkinson’s makes it difficult for my father to travel and he doesn’t do well out of his routine but… Read more “Reunions. Maybe You Can Go Home Again (& Other Life Lessons) Run 50”
Camp’n in New Jersey – Run 50
Over the river and through the woods To Grandmother’s house we go. The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh Through white and drifted snow. I… Read more “Camp’n in New Jersey – Run 50”
Real Strife vs the Celebrity Life – NYC
This past weekend I was in NJ & NYC for a run and to visit family. (Stay tuned for my Jersey recap. It was an epic run.)… Read more “Real Strife vs the Celebrity Life – NYC”