As I laced up my sneakers, I had already set my intention for a slow run. Slow, like I could probably walk faster than I was running, but that’s the exact pace I wanted this day. The weather was grey, cool and just about perfect conditions. Paying attention to my breath I actually felt myself … Continue reading Virtual 5k & Holding Intentions →

It seemed like everytime we were there his truck was there, or coming in right behind us. A cup of coffee in hand and he was a “straight from the pot” kinda guy, nothing fancy, just the largest one they had. We couldn’t help notice his companion right by his side, an older blonde, and … Continue reading Salty Joe →

There it was again. That familiar sentence I’ve heard myself say all my life. “You’ll figure it out” talking to myself in the third party. I don’t even remember what I was even thinking about at the time, because that sentence did that familiar thing my internal dialogue sometimes does. It became an echo. “You’ll … Continue reading Figuring →

Stocked floor to ceiling, I stared at the wall directly in front of me as a small part of me began to feel overwhelmed. Glancing at the bin next to me marked 2/$25 and passing by an endcap of BOGO, I headed for the displays. Taking my time, I walked the aisle and began my … Continue reading Customer Service →

“Hey, would you mind reading the back of this box to me so I know how to do this later?!” I asked, as I continued unloading the dishwasher. I ONLY said this at that exact moment, because he was standing right in front of the box laying on the counter. I mean, looking back I … Continue reading 0.0375mg →

If it weren’t for having you to watch, I don’t know how much I would have pushed myself throughout my life. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have had my own paper route where I could start making my own money. And, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to ride … Continue reading “If It Weren’t” →

I recently heard Mike Thomlin, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, being interviewed and he talked about standards. Standards he lives his life by, standards they have as a team, and then he said the sentence (after a game they lost) “It’s time now to stand up, be a man, and come back stronger.” I’ve had … Continue reading Standards →

Tom Petty truly said it best when he wrote the lyric “The Waiting Is the Hardest Part.” Waiting in line, waiting at the doctors office, waiting for results to come back from the doctors office. Waiting for your dog to do “their business” when it’s raining outside. Ever use a diffuser to blow dry your … Continue reading Patience →

It’s 5:03 Sunday morning. I’ve been laying here an hour after having to get up for something to drink. Now looking back, two things I wished happened. First, I wish I had remembered to bring the drink with me when I went to bed, and second, I don’t think I should have put the splash … Continue reading Rubber Band →

There he was in the middle of the floor. Long legs, big body. I hesitated thinking “Hmmm, do I call my guy for this?!” Because I’m not afraid to admit this, I’m the girl, where every once in a while, the feeling of being rescued or taken care of like that? Feels good to me. Some … Continue reading Weave A Solution →