Left. Right. Left. Right. Steps lead down the sidewalk without thought or intention. Left. Right. Left. Right. Sunshine is beating down, pushing away memories of the recent rains. A breeze … Continue reading Foolish Hope
Something Sacred
During a class discussion two weeks ago, a student questioned why we should spend millions, or possibly billions, of dollars rebuilding Notre Dame when that money could be spent on … Continue reading Something Sacred
#RunPhD: Stand by Me
Two weeks ago I went to Bend, Oregon for my 13th marathon. I arrived the day before, after a three-hour drive, to get my race number, shirt, and hopefully a … Continue reading #RunPhD: Stand by Me
An “easy” fast (part 2)
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The … Continue reading An “easy” fast (part 2)
An “easy” fast
Easter was last weekend, and with that day came the end of the Lenten Season. For any readers not familiar with the Christian tradition, some believers will perform a fast … Continue reading An “easy” fast
Rebranding “Self-Care”
When someone recommends self-care, maybe you imagine the same images I do: • A white linen massage table surrounded by dozens of small candles, with lilac and windchimes infused in … Continue reading Rebranding “Self-Care”
#RunPhD: Relief
A week ago I had my last extra-long run: 18 miles on a beautiful sunny day. I was in a bleh-mood after having some tough stuff the two weeks before, … Continue reading #RunPhD: Relief
Somebunny to Love
A few weeks ago there was a llama at work. Then last week there were bunnies. At this rate, I’m hoping for a unicorn by the end of April. These … Continue reading Somebunny to Love
Hidden in Plain Sight
For my classes, I always try to be the first one in the door and the last one out. I want the chance to settle myself, and all of my … Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight
#RunPhD: Halfway
My favorite kind of race course is also the most rare: the point-to-point. And it’s just as complicated as the name sounds: you start at one point, and end at … Continue reading #RunPhD: Halfway
Starting Line Miracles 