Every experience teaches you something. Even the bad experiences. Even the bad dates. From one, let’s say bleh rather than bad date I learned a very important name: Sara … Continue reading Waitress and #MeToo
Category: Strength
#52sparks: Turning point in your life
When telling my story, I say that becoming a Christian and becoming a runner were the two most life changing points. Each one can be connected to specific dates on … Continue reading #52sparks: Turning point in your life
RunPhD: “Brilliant” thoughts from an 18-mile training run
When you’re running around downtown Portland for several hours on a Saturday morning, lots of thoughts drift through your head. And when its 18 miles of loops, you get 18 … Continue reading RunPhD: “Brilliant” thoughts from an 18-mile training run
Hard Beauty
The shoes on the right are from June 2017. The ones on the left from June 2018. Same brand. Same size. Same lighting (no fancy photoshop here). Just one year … Continue reading Hard Beauty
The Mirror
“Come on dad. The store is going to close soon.” “Eliza, the store will be open tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that. Besides, I don’t … Continue reading The Mirror
Unwanted Learning
Being robbed has taught me a lot of things that I never wanted to learn: How to complete an incident report How locksmiths replace door locks (and how much it … Continue reading Unwanted Learning
#52sparks: An insect
After The Little Mermaid came out in 1989, I spent many many hours in my grandparents’ pool reenacting scenes. Especially with the wave crashing over Ariel just as she hits … Continue reading #52sparks: An insect
All Fall Down
I took this picture randomly last week. I sat stretched out on an office couch, probably avoiding the grading that had just filled my inbox. A new gift fit perfectly … Continue reading All Fall Down
#52sparks: A bird
A little girl runs ahead of me, putting her arms out alongside and letting the breeze float around her. “Catch me Miss Meg,” she calls out over her shoulder. The … Continue reading #52sparks: A bird
#52sparks: A rock
Rocks are how we build the foundation for a home. We need something firm and trustworthy to set our walls and floors on. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about their … Continue reading #52sparks: A rock
Starting Line Miracles 