Growing up racist – #1
"for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable." (Romans 11:29) I'm writing today to my white skinned sisters and brothers... Racism is the great challenge facing our country today (and yesterday and the [...]
No, that is not ok
This morning and last night white supremacists demonstrated in Charlottesville Virginia. That is a very long way from Oxnard California, but both cities are in the United States. For this reason what happens there is [...]
Adult Running Camp – Day 3
Last day of running camp today. We met at 8am for a 5 mile run around Lake Mary, the shortest distance but highest altitude for running (8900 ft). I wasn't sure how my run would go [...]
Adult Running Camp – Day 2
Thankfully my ankle didn't feel too bad when I woke this morning. It was still swollen a bit but the combination of ice cold water (Convict Lake) and ibuprofen had me in good enough shape [...]
Adult Running Camp – Day 1 (and a reminder to pick up my feet)
My daughter crossing a creek while on our morning run. I'm 54 years old and this is my first time participating in a "sports camp." Or, you might call is a group mini [...]
Oblivious
Over the last week I've received a few reminders of how easily we can go through life oblivious of those around us. It's as if we get so caught up inner own thoughts or our [...]
Thankful Living
"There is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death." [...]
A Nice Progress Marker – Gratitude 7/3
Today it was me, my husband, and my son. Here we are just before the start. Five years ago my daughter, husband, and I ran our first 5k races at the Channel Islands Harbor [...]
It's Friday! Gratitude 6/30
I've been a bit out of sorts the past few days. I'm not sure why, but suspect it's not due to any ONE thing. This is part of it: Politics bleh. I know that I [...]
A Small Thing – Gratitude 6/28
I am one of those people who cannot start the day without a nice hot cup of coffee. On early run (or strength class) days I'm up at least an hour early, just to I [...]