Two Ladies Going to Verona (In Honor of Mother’s Day)

It was a happy accident.  My mom was talking about how she met the goal of improving her blood work (cholesterol, glucose, etc.) and needed a new motivation to continue to eat right and exercise.  I was feeling the travel bug biting hard and my unused passport in my maiden name was growing restless.  And,Continue reading “Two Ladies Going to Verona (In Honor of Mother’s Day)”

Gear Check

I had some shopping to do yesterday.  I had credits and coupons for Sports Authority and REI and I intended to put them to good use in preparation of upcoming adventures. The sporting goods store was the first on my list.  I have signed up for my first marathon in November and I had twoContinue reading “Gear Check”

Two Ladies Going to Verona

It was a happy accident.  My mom was talking about how she met the goal of improving her blood work (cholesterol, glucose, etc.) and needed a new motivation to continue to eat right and exercise.  I was feeling the travel bug biting hard and my unused passport in my maiden name was growing restless.  And,Continue reading “Two Ladies Going to Verona”

10 Things My Vibrams Taught Me About Relationships

My minimalist barefoot-style  running shoes have taught me about running and, in turn, about relationships.  Here is what I have learned: 1)  It’s Better to Feel What is Around You In regular running shoes, the thick outer sole prevents any contact between your foot and the ground; you are barely even aware of the differentContinue reading “10 Things My Vibrams Taught Me About Relationships”