We’re in the Christmas season. Every year, I compile a Christmas song list — just a set of songs that make me happy to listen to. The only real rule I make for myself is probably the most antiquated – everything needs to fit on a single CD – because, when I started this, I… Continue reading Where I Reveal my Holiday Playlist
Category: Music
Where I fast forward 72 hours to my next marathon
In 72 hours, I’ll start. Left foot, right foot, left foot right foot. My playlist hasn’t been set yet. My strategy will be the same as ever: just get to the end. Keep going. Two years ago, if you had told me that I was staring down my third marathon, I’d truly have laughed at… Continue reading Where I fast forward 72 hours to my next marathon
Where I say “whoops” after looking at the calendar
This weekend was, basically, the last weekend for a “long run” before the marathon. So, naturally, we got about a foot of snow while the calendar still read “October,” and running in a wintery mix is not exactly what I wanted to do. So, I bag a run on Saturday and then, against my better… Continue reading Where I say “whoops” after looking at the calendar
Where I love the fall
It starts with the first honeycrisp apples being available in the grocery store. They’re introduced right at the tail-end of blueberry season, right before pumpkin-everything is there. And it’s a good time. The mornings and the evenings start to get colder . . . dog walks, at the insanely early time that I walk them,… Continue reading Where I love the fall
Where I think about the small moments that matter
I think we all need to stop and look at the small moments more often. Stop to smell the flowers, stop to note the sunrise, stop to listen to a sonata. Nichole of In These Small Moments asked me to guest post, and I couldn’t have been more honored. Please, take a minute to read… Continue reading Where I think about the small moments that matter
Where I ponder where “Crazy Schedule” turns to “Actual Crazy”
When I close my eyes, I can swear I hear Patsy Cline’s singing. Every now & then I post about my schedule, and people claim that they wish that they had my energy, or that they don’t understand how I do everything I do. Then there are spells like what I’m going through. This weekend… Continue reading Where I ponder where “Crazy Schedule” turns to “Actual Crazy”
Where I reminisce about my grand-dad while thinking about the opera
I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about my grandfather lately. Maybe it’s because it was recently father’s day. Maybe it’s because I really think he’d get a kick out of holding my children. Maybe it’s because of recent conversations where we cherish each & every old picture from our grandparents . . .… Continue reading Where I reminisce about my grand-dad while thinking about the opera
Where I talk about my fear of mice
I was playing at the Mad Woman’s blog, where Julie was talking about a rat infestation when I was reminded of why I hate mice . . . like, really hate mice. I don’t talk about my fears very often, but they’re many. I fear failure (but I may fear success even more sometimes). I… Continue reading Where I talk about my fear of mice