Yes, I know what you’re thinking (insert eye roll). Trees? Umm, okay…In all seriousness, bare with me!

My husband and I have two emerald ash bore trees in our yard. One is plump, booming and growing, while the other is desperately trying to produce a secondary canopy as a last hoorah! It’s a world of difference compared to last year when that tree was lush, green and provided a beautiful canopy of shade. The arborist came out recently, inspected both trees and said the tree has been infected for three or so years. Unfortunately, it must come down soon. We are sad to have that tree removed, but excited to plant a new one. Planting a new tree is an investment into the future. Continue reading →

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. – Hal Borland

It’s April. Your stock of Vitamin D is depleted and you’re slowly remembering what the sun looks like. Deadlines and To Do lists – both work related and ‘spring cleaning’ – are starting to pile up, taxing the mind and body. And gosh, that To Do list is getting longer and longer. It’s the season where all of nature is shucking off the torpor of winter cold and dreariness and getting busy, and that means you too. You may not be making headlines yet, but you – and your actions – influence others just like the first robin spotted on newly green earth, or the last drop of snowmelt disappearing on the driveway.

It’s a new season. Change is a good thing. Out with the old, in with the new. Spring is work. Hard work. But it produces new life, new growth, new opportunities and new adventures. Keeping pressing forward and change is there. A new season of life will begin. The entombing ice piles of winter – like anything else you’re facing – will melt away and bring fresh insights and new inspirations.

This is the cycle of life. Participate willingly.

Cheers to day 365 of 365. I’m struggling what to write, what goals I want to accomplish in the new year, and this or that. A lot is on my mind as I reminisce about the year.

I had surgery last fall, and found it was much harder bouncing back into the fitness world. I didn’t want to push it too soon and risk additional complications down the road. One thing after another led to spotty workouts and running. Continue reading →

I dislike the end of the year, not because of Christmas and New Year’s. Why? It’s my routine doctor appointments…skin check with the dermatologist, gynecology appointments, blood work, vaginal ultrasound… Continue reading →

Saturday’s race was invigorating and exciting. I did this race two years ago and loved the route and festivities afterwards. It’s a small, hometown race that kicks off the Christmas festivities. Aft-er the race, there’s a tree lighting ceremony followed by the annual Christmas parade. It was so nice to see local people from the community. I, also, love the course. It runs past my in-law’s home and subdivision, as well as, it’s a very accurate course. Continue reading →

I was asked to do invocation for an organization I’m part of…I thought I’d share it here.

“For tonight’s invocation, i have a parable that some might find just a little Cheesy. But seeing as we are gathered in the state known for cheese and are celebrating the passing of the torch from one Big Cheese to the next, let me tell you the mousy tale of Who Moved My Cheese…by Spencer Johnson. Continue reading →

The only constant in life is change. 2017 has been all about change! Some exciting things happened this year…Where do I begin…

Well, for starters, Kurt and I bought a home together back in February. Continue reading →