Since late May, my father-in-law (FIL) has been living with us (he sustained subdural hematomas and other injuries in a May 2014 fall and it became clear that living alone was no longer an option for him). He makes frequent visits to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) for diagnostic testing and to the Professional Office Building (POB) attached […]
The Newspaper
I saw this prompt last month (from SITS) and decided I needed to respond to it. The newspaper has been such a big part of my life, from childhood to now. Do you still get a newspaper delivered to your house? What role do you think daily newspapers play in today’s society where we have […]
Miss Georgia on My Mind
This is one of the least “evergreen” posts I will ever write. I am writing in support of a particular candidate for Miss America 2015. Within 48 hours, she will either wear the crown or not. In the lead-up to tomorrow night’s contest, though, I want to share what it is about her that made […]
Silly (Selfless) Selfies for “Kids Are Heroes”
“Tree Hair” It started as a joke. I used to take post-workout pictures to share on a private team page. One morning, there happened to be a tree behind me and it happened to look like my hair had grown a tree afro and … a theme was born! I am sure my teenagers would strongly […]
Saving Green On The Color Run 2014
You’re never too young to strike out on a beautiful fall morning to indulge yourself in fresh air, fun, and friendship. The Color Run is coming to Tallahassee again this year (on September 13 at 9 a.m.). I participated in Team WTF (Where’s The Finish — what else would we have meant?!) last year and had a […]
But I’m A Runner … Why Do I Need Barre?
The barre below is far from the roads, trails, or track. It can, however, bring you closer to being a better, less injury-prone runner. Read on … In April 2012, I had an open spot on my training schedule (because I had just started being coached and a few particulars had not been firmed up […]