Lisa Cox has always been one of my running inspirations. She has competed in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, the Boston Marathon, and many other running and multisport competitions. Over the years we have shared stories about the challenges of being working moms, about the heartbreak of losing family members to cancer, and many other […]
Wordless Wednesday (Rotten to the Core Edition)
As the holiday songs play over store loudspeakers and the aisles are crowded with ornaments, tinsel, and other holiday goods, let’s take one last fall orchard visit. My friend Audrey and I had a perfect fall morning at the Drazen Orchards in September. I am always intrigued by nature’s imperfections: Between the two of us, […]
#GivingTuesday Is Going To Be Thirteen Days Long!
#GivingTuesday, “the giving season’s opening day,” is this Tuesday, November 27! True to its overachiever ways, Charity Miles issued a challenge yesterday: double contributions for anyone who would walk, run, or bike at least a mile for each of its 13 causes. I tried a strategy to cover each of the Charity Miles causes back in […]
Smokin’ Hot $700 Shopilly Holiday Cash Giveaway
I am happy to share this post about Shopilly, and a $700 giveaway that I and many other blogger friends are conducting! Welcome to the Smokin’ Hot $700 Shopilly Giveaway sponsored by Like a Bump on a Blog, with considerable help from the lovely Lexie Lane at VoiceBoks and Bridget at Giveaway Promote. Enjoy the post […]
Wordless Wednesday (Baster Turkey Edition)
It’s Thanksgiving Week Already! Hope Your Holiday Is Basted With Goodness The Fresh Market Tallahassee, FL
In A Jam
During my father in law’s illness, I have often been the family member to escort my mother in law, Barb, to church. When we were leaving today, she mentioned that she needed to stop by the fellowship hall to pick up Christmas jams and jellies she had ordered from the annual jam/jelly sale. When she […]