I'm taking a page from Cari @ Travelingwithcari's playbook, and revealing why I've been running trails and running longer lately. Yes, I'm planning to run my second trail half marathon. I started to run on the trails in this nature preserve during the Pandemic, but it wasn't until I was regularly training here this Summer … Continue reading A Half on the Down-LO: Runfessions October 2022
Month: October 2022
Bring in the New: 10/17 – 23 WRD
A new aide is coming tomorrow, and my sister will handle it. I both feel guilty and not -- she works in retail, so it's a busy time for her. On the other hand, I think I've onboarded all the aides except for one, maybe two. There has been a lot of aides. Too many. … Continue reading Bring in the New: 10/17 – 23 WRD
Why can’t I go on vacation?: 10/10 – 16 WRD
Well, actually I *think* I will still be going on vacation, but there's more aide drama -- why does this always seem to happen around my vacations? -- and I'm going to feel guilty leaving my sister to deal with it, even though she's telling me to go. Life can just be hard sometimes! I … Continue reading Why can’t I go on vacation?: 10/10 – 16 WRD
All About Letting Go: 10/3 – 9 WRD
This week Yom Kippur fell mid week. Yom Kippur is about atoning for your sins, and asking forgiveness for the same. You are supposed to fast for 24 hours -- including no drinking. At all. We do fast, but we both drink. I'm sure God will forgive me for not wanting to be dehydrated. That … Continue reading All About Letting Go: 10/3 – 9 WRD
Don’t get coffee in my tea: Tea/coffee Date October 2022
I'm joining Coco and Deborah and sharing how I'm making my hot beverages now and a very odd thing I saw in a trail parking lot recently. It has now become my daily tea kettle If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . .I'd tell you I don't know what I was searching for when I stumbled across … Continue reading Don’t get coffee in my tea: Tea/coffee Date October 2022
Compassion: September 2022
The more compassionate you are, the happier you are -- Dalai Lama Well that's food for thought, isn't it? Be compassionate and feel happier. How did September go? Let's see! Lots of time by the water & on the trails Getting in scheduled runsIt wasn't always easy -- when is it ever? -- even with … Continue reading Compassion: September 2022
Looking for Color: 9/26 – 10/2 WRD
While I didn't get a major reaction to the booster, it seems it's not done with me. This week I alternated between feeling okay and not okay, but I got my runs in and also got an easy hike in as well. I am trying to catch the Fall color, but yes, it's early days … Continue reading Looking for Color: 9/26 – 10/2 WRD
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