I ran my twelfth half-marathon today. I know, it’s hard for me to believe too! All week I was anxious about the weather. One day it called for storms all morning, the next day nothing. Back and forth all week. It was nerve wracking! I can handle rain, but not in 40 degree weather! Thankfully… Continue reading #12 Recap
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We are the Committee
If you read many of my blogs, you know I’m a Rob Bell fan. His latest podcast did not disappoint. In fact, it gave language to what I’ve been wrestling with over the past year or so. The reference to this quote is not familiar to me – I know of Chariots of Fire, but… Continue reading We are the Committee
PO(o)F
In the last few weeks two different doctors came to the same conclusion – premature ovarian failure, or POF for short. I think an extra “o” should be added – PO(o)F seems more appropriate. Seeing the positive sign on a stick, poof. Going to the doctor’s office and comparing with other pregnant women, poof. Feeling… Continue reading PO(o)F
Out of the Ordinary
I’m a routine kind of person. Just a few days into driving to my new job I had a route and I stuck to it. In the morning I know that if I follow my routine I won’t forget anything. When I go on a walk with Denali, if I stick to the routine, I’ll… Continue reading Out of the Ordinary
A Basket, Towel and Rock
Yesterday Brad mentioned how I can go seamlessly from conversation with a human into one with an animal without really noticing. He’s right. I talk to Denali as if she’s another person in the room. Brad often gets frustrated because at times it’s hard to know if I’m talking to him or the dog. Last… Continue reading A Basket, Towel and Rock
Hard Things
Last Saturday I ran a half marathon on a whim. Never in my life did I ever think I’d write a sentence like that, let alone do something like that. But, there you have it. I had thought about signing up for that race about six weeks ago, but decided I wasn’t ready for it… Continue reading Hard Things
Hashtags
Some hashtags are funny. Some are useful. But, some are just a phrase to hide behind. I’m so tired of the hashtags, the need for them – they are becoming hollow and trite. #prayforVegas #prayforOrlando #prayforParis When will they stop? When will the need for another hashtag end? The thing about hashtags…they sterilize the event.… Continue reading Hashtags
Curious
As I think I’ve mentioned before, I often listen to podcasts while I’m sewing. Because of my work schedule, I don’t get as much time to sew these days, so I’m a little behind on my listening. Tonight I had some time for myself and finished up the second step of a fairly large quilting… Continue reading Curious
God’s Highway
I started listening to Sandra McCracken in high school when she sang with Caedmon’s Call. I love singing along with her – my favorite was Shifting Sand. Not only did I resonate with the lyrics, but also with her voice. Last fall when I was thinking more about the psalms, I came across her appropriately… Continue reading God’s Highway
Holding
I don’t really know where to begin here. I went to my last (for now) breathwork class with Beth tonight. More powerful energies moving around. Then I pulled onto 62nd street driving west and I gasped at the sight of the moon. Yes, the eclipse on Monday was spectacular. Amazing, in fact. But, you know… Continue reading Holding