Twelve days after a terrorist attack struck the Boston Marathon, I lined up with a group of elite runners, relaxed joggers (like myself) and adventurous walkers (like several of my friends) to run the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville. It rained all morning. Not like, rain showers here and there, like it poured down … Continue reading »
It’s been two and a half weeks since I stopped eating out for Lent, and frankly, this is one of the best decisions I’ve made in a long time. I haven’t cheated on meals, but I did have to change up the rules a little bit and allow myself to buy coffee at coffee shops. … Continue reading »
Every year, I try to give up something or add something to my daily schedule during Lent. A lot of people do this for religious reasons, but I do it mostly because I generally try to be a thoughtful, healthy person. Usually, it takes something like 40 days of reading more to help me remember … Continue reading »
Most of you who really know me know that I have battled a smoking addiction for about eight years now. I have quit several times in the eight years that I’ve been smoking, but never without momentary–or months long–relapses. After having some measured success in the past few years, I’ve realized that I have to … Continue reading »
I will totally participate in this colorful 5k this fall: Continue reading »
