Every surface in my house is covered in either dust or dog hair due to my complete disregard for any and all housework over the last two weeks. Liv is napping, Kade’s watching some vintage “Caspar the Friendly Ghost” episodes, and instead of tackling the filth while I have a quiet hour or two, I’m [...]

I trained for 16 weeks. I ran three 20 milers. I sacrificed countless hours of sleep and nearly every Saturday morning in preparation for one day, one race, one chance at 26.2 miles. It was all supposed to come together yesterday. It was supposed to be my reward, my day of glory, my proof that [...]

Kyle helped me compile the “soundtrack of my life” for my friend’s party this evening. I’ve got to admit, it was difficult. I didn’t realize how many songs I have attached to moments in my life. The hardest part was choosing a single song off an entire album that meant so much to me. I [...]

Grandma’s surgery went as well as could be expected and now we anxiously await the pathology results. Thanks for the kind thoughts and prayers sent her way. If there is anyone in this world who could sense them, it would be her.
Apparently, my meat pies were delicious, but I couldn’t really taste them since my [...]

One word for the unexcused leave of absence…sick. I feel horrible. I’ll be back soon. Promise.