Mar 21Member-onlySavor the MomentsI spend too much time thinking about what I have to do next instead of savoring the moment I’m in. I wonder if it comes from having too many things on my plate and trying to juggle them all. …Moments2 min readMoments2 min read
Mar 21Member-onlyBack to Beauty BasicsBack to Basic Beauty Products Have you ever spent a lot of money on a beauty product only to find out that the results did not live up to the promises? It is easy to spend a small fortune to improve our looks, but most of what we are looking…Beauty2 min readBeauty2 min read
Mar 19Member-onlyFinding Time for FitnessOne of the most frequent excuses I hear from people for not exercising is there isn’t enough time in the day. We all have busy days, but exercise can offer us such incredible benefits that it is worth it to find a way to fit it into our day. In…Fitness3 min readFitness3 min read
Mar 17Member-onlyAsk Yourself WhyMy oldest daughter just told us that she and her husband are buying a new house. She is excited and overwhelmed because there are a lot of moving pieces. When I told the news to my youngest I was surprised by her one-word response. She looked at me and said…Why2 min readWhy2 min read
Mar 15Member-onlyAre You a Real Runner?Have you ever heard the term a real runner? I have heard it many times at races and in conversations, and although I always hope I’m considered a real runner, the expression irritates me a little because it carries with it some misplaced judgment. …Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Mar 15Member-onlyA Dream So RealHave you ever had a dream that you swore was real? I have had several experiences that seemed so much more than dreams. I awoke the next day with a very clear memory of what had happened and questions about why it had happened. One of these dreams was about…Dreams2 min readDreams2 min read
Mar 14Member-onlyDealing with HatefulnessI was talking to a young lady I am tutoring, and her mom and we were talking about the hateful behavior between some people and the drama and angst that this behavior can create. Besides the uncomfortable situation hatefulness can cause, it can also do some significant damage to someone’s…Hate2 min readHate2 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyThe Needs of a Border CollieI am on a Facebook page for Border Collies and there are frequent questions from new owners about how to handle this amazing breed. …Dogs4 min readDogs4 min read
Mar 12Member-onlyThe Blessing of a DogI believe we are always sent blessings even though we might be too busy or distracted to see some of them. Sometimes those blessings are small things that make a difference in our lives and other times they can be something that takes our breath away. …Dogs2 min readDogs2 min read
Published in Runner's Life·Mar 8Member-onlyConsistency vs. The Long RunI would like to propose a possibility that goes against the cardinal rule of distance running that says, “Thou shalt run a certain number of long races to train for a distance race.” I adhered to that rule when I started distance running. I love running at an easy pace…Running4 min readRunning4 min read