If I had to choose another title for this book, I’d suggest “MacGyver on Mars.” This is the story of a regular guy (as much as a regular guy that an astronaut to Mars can be) who accidentally gets left behind on the red planet and is forced to survive using whatever he’s got. He’s…
Happy Reformation Day!
And one more for good measure!
Hi, How Are You?
Don’t ask me how I’m doing. Really. Don’t. On my best days it will make me roll my eyes and on my worst it could make me angry. I am tired of people asking me how I am in the hallway and walking past me before I have a chance to answer. I’m tired of…
Practice vs. Inspiration
I’m a writer. It’s on my business card and everything. So I read books written by famous authors talking about writing. (Yes, nerd alert!) I recently read, This is the Story of a Happy Marriage” by Anne Pachett Pachett describes one book signing where she was approached by an overzealous woman insisting someone write her story…
Poverty and Riches
Who are these Joneses and why are we trying to keep up with them? Are they happy? Are they fulfilled? Are they an illusion in our own minds? What benefit to we gain from comparison? I ask these questions to myself as well. Who am I seeking to emulate and, more importantly, why? What do I…
Math and Rest
Don’t scoff. This math is fun! I started running a few years ago and registered for a half marathon because my friend, Tracy, can get me to do crazy things. I had never run before in my life. I always said I was saving up my run because we are each allotted a finite amount…
My Wall of Accomplishment
It used to be that we put coloring pages, aced tests, and report cards on the fridge for posterity. I used to joke that something had to be deemed fridge-worthy to make it to that metallic, silver bastion of accomplishment. Watch out, fridge, I’ve upped the ante. Now my successes will be proudly displayed on my (duh…
Beholding Rest
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This adage has been said for decades, but I believe much more is in the eye of the beholder than beauty. Adventure, love, challenge, accomplishment, even rest — all in the eye of the beholder. I’ll share an example: I got a special deal when I bought…
Miracle Miles
My feet look like giant prunes. Worn and wrinkled from two hours of rain and miles of movement, my aching feet are my trophies of victory. 9.3 miles… check! This race benefitted a local neonatal unit, something near and dear to my heart. Plus we got bibs, baby food, and toys at the finish line!…
It’s Running Season
Don’t hate me feet. Or knees. Or hips. Or lungs for that matter! Why do I make these requests whilst wrapped in Kinesio tape and neoprene? Because it is officially running season. My first race of the season was last Saturday. I ran with my friend Olivia in her first ever 5K. It was a tough run.…