The people you meet

I’m not a shy person. I never have been. There’s a story my mom loves to tell about she, my sister, and I taking the city bus to the mall one day when I was very little. I think we just wanted to ride the bus for some reason and she obliged. I happily...

The Wisdom of Rappers: Part II

A few years ago I wrote a post called The Wisdom of Rappers. I stumbled upon it yesterday and found myelf thinking just how smart those hip hop men and women are. It’s not easy rhyming things with “chedda” and “wangster.” I have always...
Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday

In lieu of yesterday’s memorials and a book I just finished reading, I felt compelled to write a Thankful Thursday. I used to write this post every Thursday but when I revamped the blog I decided not to keep it up. However, I’m feeling very thankful and...

Never Forget

Today we remember those who lost their lives at the hands of madmen. We are still a nation who stands together even when we disagree. Instead of posting a photo, I’d like to send you over to CNN’s archived memorial site. There’s a list of those who...
In case you missed it….

In case you missed it….

I did this on Wednesday… In case you can’t read that. I registered for my first full Ironman. I decided to go with Chattanooga for a few different reasons. In fact, I made a speadsheet to decide between Chattanooga and Florida. I was initially going to...
August Recap/Stats (Shameless Format Theft)

August Recap/Stats (Shameless Format Theft)

Happy September! I’m so sad the summer is leaving us. I love long days and wearing flip flops everywhere. I’m sad to see the summer end but of course, as a runner, I’m looking very forward to cooler running temps. I never do a monthly recap but I...