Eight years ago, a man walked into my life and completely swept me off my feet. Five years ago, I became his wife. It was a perfect, summer Saturday. We said our vows in bare feet on the shore of Lake Michigan at our favorite up… Read More
Archives for July 2012
Half-Marathon Training
This week marked the beginning of training for my fall goal event: Capital City River Run Half-Marathon 2012! This is a special event for me because last year I ran this race for the first time. It was a huge personal accomplishment because I had been through so much leading up to the event… Read More
Sunday Solitude
I love Sunday mornings. The peace and quiet, the stillness and solitude of both the indoors and outdoors…it’s refreshing, relaxing, and rejuvenating. I am perfectly comfortable in my pajamas, with a hot cup of coffee and my laptop. This is my time to wander and to dabble in whatever suits my fancy. My… Read More
My Favorite Things
In the busy and tiring pace of this world we live in, it is so important to carve out some space and time so that we can think, reflect, relax, and delight in a slice of the good life. All of us have those things we think about doing while we’re busy doing other things…you know, those things that we really want to be enjoying but just… Read More
Freedom
Happy 4th of July! Who doesn’t love a summer day off? I know I sure appreciate the little break in the middle of a busy week. It’s a nice opportunity to take a breather and just “be” for a change. I am taking full advantage of the free day to enjoy home and do some of the things I love… Read More
Beginnings
The beginning of a new journey is always exciting to me. I love fresh starts, new days, and all the endless opportunities that exist as the beginning of something wonderful unfolds. This marks one of those times. I have a passion for writing and sharing stories. I’ve always had a journal, I… Read More