One Mama Kat prompt this week was “things to do in your town over Spring Break.” My post is not really a list of things to do, but more about the fact that each family member’s spring break will be “salty.” My son, if it is up to him, will be firmly parked here, engaged […]
Wordless Wednesday (Flash 12K Edition)
Memories of the “Flash” 12K/6K Race February 16, 2013 St. Mark’s, Florida Middle pictures are my friends Jessica, Adrea, and Sara – aren’t their headpieces that they made for the event awesome?
Marfan Syndrome Awareness for Educators (A Guest Post)
When I learned that February is Marfan Awareness Month, I invited my friend Maya to contribute a guest post to my blog. I am so grateful she accepted! As we chatted about what to discuss, our conversation went in the direction of signs that teachers (and parents or anyone who works regularly with children) should […]
I Want You To Come For Me (A Mama Kat Writing Prompt)
This week, Mama Kat gave us, as one of the weekly writing prompt options, the choice to “write a love letter to the object of your affection.” Here’s mine. You. I have wanted you for years. And yet I have not managed to get you to come. At first I was nice about it, but now […]
Getting To The Heart Of The Matter (An EnergyBits Giveaway)
If you have seen my profile on Facebook or my Avatar on Twitter, you’ve seen the red dress twibbon. The red dress is for American Heart Month, which is observed in February each year. I have had so many family members and friends affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke that awareness and prevention are a […]
Wordless Wednesday (#RunChat Valentine’s Challenge Edition)
The fabulous team at #RunChat is doing a Valentine’s Challenge. Participants share 5-10 things they love about running. Here are mine: (Entries are being accepted through 10 p.m. EST on 2/14/13! Click here for details. There are prizes!)