Inspired by Lisa’s post, I am sharing my running lessons during these strange Corona times this week. I probably don’t have to repeat how strange the last few months have been for all of us. It’s hard to believe that we’ve been under a shelter at home order for almost...
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Oops, I skipped this post again in May. I am telling you, the world is “on pause” and “time lapse” at the same time. Let’s check in with each other. WATCHING | my tomato and cucumber plants grow. I should have gotten them a while ago, but I still hope...
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Not a surprise, a lot of links this month are related to the BLM movement and Coronavirus. Take it or leave it. Around the Interwebs If you only click on one link today, make it this one: Voter registration deadlines. Make sure you’re registered in your state! It does not...
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I finished two books in May, and two great books they were! It’s rare that I rate two books 5-stars back to back! It’s no secret that I am a fan of historical fiction and I do enjoy a descriptive writing style. I like to feel like I am “there”...
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The last few weeks have left me sad, frustrated, and overwhelmed. I think those are valid feelings with everything that has been going on lately. The death of George Floyd in police custody has ignited the nation, once again, and in the middle of a pandemic at that. And rightfully...
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In runner circles, the first Wednesday in June is known as Global Running Day. Every year, runner’s pledge to run miles to celebrate the joys of running. But there are bigger things going on in the world, and so Brooks Running (@brooksrunning), who’s holding their own virtual event, have changed...
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Five Things Friday: just five things I’m thinking about or things that made my week or things that I otherwise feel like sharing. It’s been so hot here this week. We scratched the triple digits more than once and it’s really too early for this. I’m ready (who am I...
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Around the Interwebs Weighing your risk. A science journalist explains how the Spanish flu changed the world What most liberals don’t realize. Inside the Flour Company Supplying America’s Sudden Baking Obsession (I knew why I liked King Arthur Flour, and in case you wanted to know why there is a...
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