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: hope
Vires Acquirit Eundo – She Gathers Strength As She Goes.
Vires Acquirit Eundo – She Gathers Strength As She Goes. This weekend, my tiny and mighty daughter is channeling her inner warrior as she goes into her… Read more “Vires Acquirit Eundo – She Gathers Strength As She Goes.”
The Last hoorah
Yesterday was my father’s 84th birthday. Today is my parents 62nd wedding anniversary. This is the last celebration of both. They met senior year at Wheaton College… Read more “The Last hoorah”
2020 Vision in Hindsight
Tomorrow is my 28th Birthday. Ok, ok. 42nd. But I feel 28. That counts for something. Considering how much coffee and wine I drink, I’m guessing I’m… Read more “2020 Vision in Hindsight”
My Oh So Glamorous Life
At least once per day I receive a note or text that says, “Your life is SO Glamorous!” I just landed in Paris. It is the most… Read more “My Oh So Glamorous Life”
Two Girls and a Bagpipe
Do you ever wake up and think, ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THIS? 6pm on a Friday. Somewhere in Germany. I found a gem – a Friday… Read more “Two Girls and a Bagpipe”
Running Home
While running the European Union (what’s left of it) for EU Parkinsons Foundation, I’ve been based out of a small village in southern Germany. My little town is great… Read more “Running Home”
My Very UnGlamorous Paris Adventure
Ah, Paris! The city of love and lust, home of fashion, art and culture. I went to the famous French city to run La Parisienne – a… Read more “My Very UnGlamorous Paris Adventure”
Germany
It’s been a while, race fans. Pour yourself a cold glass of Chardonnay and let’s recap. I’m a hiker, skier, drinker, runner, ENFP on the Myers-Briggs Personality… Read more “Germany”
Memorializing in Maryland. Run 50 – Run to Win
Memorial Day is not Veteran’s Day. Confusing the two is like eulogizing Grandpa when he’s going in for a dental cleaning. Right audience, wrong occasion. For the… Read more “Memorializing in Maryland. Run 50 – Run to Win”