Many years ago I wrote an article for Taekwondo Times called "Running to Safety". This focused on using my trained self-defense skills into making sure each time I run, I run safely. I have had many instances in my many years of running to make my mind better trained. I have been run off the …
While out to my lunch with my Hunka Hunka today, we ran into a good friend of ours. He complimented me on my blogs, which completely delighted me. I'm never sure who reads my crazy thoughts. He talked about how I discuss my running adventures. I know I haven't written in a while. Work has …
Soon it will be 2020. A new year. A new decade. As I get older, time really is speeding by. That can be a good thing..hurry up and get me to retirement. ha. In my past, I have been one to always be super fit. I ran all the time. Age, surgeries, and injuries caught …
Well...I did it. I put up my tree. Before I became a motherless daughter, my mom had dementia. She never knew what day it was. When I lost her mentally, I lost all my Christmas spirit. Actually, I just lost all my spirit. Nothing was the same. Then she died. Now I can't even remind …
Back when I was a more avid runner, I had one regret. My hunka hunka and I have traveled all over the world. Why didn't I leave a footprint in all of those places? I was well into my running years (and after the many travels) that I decided to do this. Dang it. I …
I've been reading lately folks who write their own obituaries before they die. The quirky ones go viral. Each time I read one, I always think to myself, "I want to write my own." Why not?! Most recently a coworker's uncle passed. She said he didn't write his obituary, but he did plan his own …
Yesterday was my brother's birthday. Chubs passed away February 10, 2008. Every time I see a cardinal, I know it's him. Many birthdays I have now spent without him. I find solace in knowing Moma is with him now. I even found a feather while I was out walking at lunch yesterday. I know it's …
The google image as the header is the perfect depiction of today's blog. I catch myself spending downtime at home playing Candy Crush. It's thinkless time. Time when I don't have to think about work or karate or the every day stresses of life. Is it addicting? Yes, but I enjoy the challenge. While it …
Summer is at its best today in the midwest: hot and humid. I love it. I'm not a fan of snow and ice so this is just fantastic. I sat outside this afternoon while Gracie Mae huffed and puffed making her go potty. That little diva just cannot deal. While I was sitting outside, I …
I like to say I'm from a small town. It's not small town in the sense of only having one stoplight, but it is small town in the sense of 'small town feels'. We have one high school, burgoo sales to raise monies, and an annual Christmas parade that incorporates all of Henderson's finest. When …
