Every Next Level of Your Life Will Demand a Different You
We bumped along a rutted dirt road in a rented SUV, parking a quarter mile from the trailhead leading to the summit of Mount Democrat. The four of us hoisted backpacks …
I Moved Across the Country and Never Looked Back
There are these moments in your life where you don’t know where the power is coming from, but you find yourself making a choice, a choice you never imagined you would …
Developing Self-Control Through The Wonders of Intermittent Fasting
I remember staring at my watch hoping that I could eat now. Had it been 16 hours yet? I imagined my stomach passive-aggressively pretending to digest knowing full well it …
Do You Want Stronger Friendships, a More Balanced Mindset?
I’ve been a runner since college. I took up the sport because, as a result of too much beer and late-night fried food, I’d become a victim of the so-called …
Extreme Athleticism Is the New Midlife Crisis
The last thing I remember before passing out was the pain. It had overtaken everything, hunching my back, and curling my fingers into claws pecking out incoherent thoughts on my …
Get Scary With This Vegan Spooky Spider Crackle Cake!
Everyone’s favorite time of year is almost here: Halloween! It’s a wonderful time to share your creative flair, dressing up and bake. Halloween parties and trick-or-treating are oodles of spooky …
I Thought My Glasses Made Me Unattractive
Itis, unfortunately, not an uncommon Hollywood trope. Pay attention, and you’ll notice it in many films and television shows. The girl with the glasses is unattractive. She is described as …
The Unexpected Benefit of Writing Letters to My Kids Every Month
I started writing letters to my kids once a month when they were born. My boys are now 16 and 14, so they have 192 and 168 letters respectively. I’m …
How Much Fighting in a Relationship Is Too Much?
In “Tell Me Why,” she tells the story of a boyfriend with a mean streak. “You took a swing, I took it hard/And down here from the ground I see …
Running Is More Than A Hobby — It’s A Friendship
I’ve been running regularly for almost 18 years. Before today, believe it or not, I’ve never actually reflected on this amount of time. It honestly took me by surprise. I …