education, family, love, running

Running Club and Ruined Dreams

How the middle school running club ruined my dream-   I love to run.   I grew up running with my father. He was a long distance runner, who completed several marathons (26 miles) and ultra marathons (50 to 100 mile races). Growing up, I admired him and wanted to be like him.   When… Read More Running Club and Ruined Dreams

family, motherhood

11 year old boys

One of my very favorite books is called, It is a book about a mother’s love for her son. It details the numerous messy stages from childhood to adulthood. Throughout the book, despite the child’s total disregard for cleanliness and order, the mother still loves her son. I admire this mother. I am currently in… Read More 11 year old boys