On the last day of 2019, I went for a run on Powell Butte, right as the clouds started pouring down. I’ve run up there before, but always with someone … Continue reading Finding North
Category: Strength
#52sparks: Who Are You?
The professor in my social justice course once assigned us to write down 10 words that described ourselves. We were given just a minute or so in class so it … Continue reading #52sparks: Who Are You?
Gratitude
Taking gratitude with me into 2020… My family My friends Full-time work A cozy blue couch A stack of fuzzy blankets Steven (the stuffed bear who sleeps in my bed, … Continue reading Gratitude
Happiness
In the movie Aladdin, the main character gets the chance to change his life from Street Rat to Prince. But first he has to decide what to wish for from … Continue reading Happiness
#RunPhD: Mile 11
Last weekend I ran the Holiday Half Marathon in Portland Oregon. I have actually lost track of how many times I’ve run that race, and Facebook was of little help … Continue reading #RunPhD: Mile 11
Promises
Last October I wrote about the locks along a bridge in Portland, now I’ve been to another city with these metal metaphors. These small bits of metal could not be … Continue reading Promises
Little Voice
Sometimes there is a voice inside my head that basically is the opposite of Rodney Dangerfield’s “You’re not good enough. You’re not smart enough. No one likes you.” It’s mean … Continue reading Little Voice
Just Needs Sparkle
One of the ways I like to understand the world is by thinking about “wants versus needs.” We often know what we want, like more money, time, sleep, or caffeine … Continue reading Just Needs Sparkle
#RunPhD: Health
“Beauty is only skin deep.” It’s a phrase used to remind us all that what is on the inside of a person is much more important than what is on … Continue reading #RunPhD: Health
Make a Wish
Although it wasn’t my first time at an event for students, it was my first time where the room seemed just perfect. Events for students are usually in clean and … Continue reading Make a Wish
Starting Line Miracles 