There were many times while I was in graduate school that I sent this text to a friend: “Is it too late to become a ballerina instead?”

There were many times while I was in graduate school that I sent this text to a friend: “Is it too late to become a ballerina instead?”
“Stepping off the wagon” That’s the phrase I came up with for when I wanted to indulge in all the treats and snacks without worrying about the scale for a … Continue reading When to Quit
As a big sister, this is a really hard thing to write: My brother was right. For years I questioned why my younger brother would get up an hour or … Continue reading #52sparks: Morning Routine
Seven years ago, Ylvis brought the world a question: What Does the Fox Say? Now, in the age of a Covid-19, Meg has a question: What does a grown-up wear? … Continue reading #52sparks: A Portrait
A little story about the value of respect. I was in line for two potential full-time positions. After working multiple part-time jobs for over a year, it was exciting to … Continue reading Respect the Human
My second marathon was the hardest race I ever did. I’d trained for months, only the have my butt kicked a few days before by bronchitis. With only a few … Continue reading After the train hits…
As I finished up a conversation with some friends, one of them asked how they could be praying for me. They knew that my job was ending, and that I … Continue reading Belonging
On Monday, February 10, I had four texts before my alarm went off. They were all automated ones from the university sharing about a meeting that morning for all staff … Continue reading #NextNextChapter
The academic advising team I used to be part of went through a long process to develop mission, vision, and value statements. It was a way to determine who we … Continue reading And Relentless
At one point in the not too distant past, I had several part-time jobs that I juggled each week, including teaching, childcare, and a bookkeeping job for an accounting office. … Continue reading Over the Rainbow
The adventures of DaddyBird and Kangayayaroo as they move from the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai, China, and venture to explore the Eastern hemisphere from there.
Jarman Party of 9
Some sass, class, and a big ole... HEART. Sparkle filled thoughts of a dreamer.
Weight Loss Coach
Living life one pair of running shoes at a time.
living, dancing, running, loving life...
The Blog of Author Steven Colborne
Self-improvement blog for overweight individuals with articles on weight loss, getting healthy, physical fitness, running, recipes, meal plans, chasing values and crushing goals.
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John J. Bingham