What’s the distance to the starting line? Days of missed opportunities as the job / family / car / pet / neighbor / boss demands something more? Weeks of I … Continue reading #RunPhD: How Much Farther?
Closer to Neverland
There are things Gracie Lou Who sees that I can’t. But I think maybe, just maybe, I used to. My shadow on the wall is a mysterious new friend. With … Continue reading Closer to Neverland
#RunPhD: A Plan Q Week
Sometimes in conversations with students, I had to help them figure out what Plan B was going to be. Our initial ideas for their schedule, their graduation timeline, or something … Continue reading #RunPhD: A Plan Q Week
#RunPhD: Plank This
When I first started going to the gym, there was a bonus opportunity for two free sessions with a trainer. Since then I’ve seen trainers a few more times, including … Continue reading #RunPhD: Plank This
#RunPhD: I would run 1,200 miles, and I would (not) run 1,200 more.
According to the good folks at The Measure of Things, here are a few things that are the same distance as 1,200 miles: One-two-hundredth as long as the distance from … Continue reading #RunPhD: I would run 1,200 miles, and I would (not) run 1,200 more.
#52sparks: Anything you want
One of my 2018 goals was to write 52 blog posts during the year. I had started writing in this blog several years ago, but only became consistent while working … Continue reading #52sparks: Anything you want
#52sparks: A physical attribute that you like about yourself
It seems like every kid goes through certain phases, like the terrible twos or “dinosaurs are so awesome!!!”. Wanting to be a dancer seems to be another common phase, if … Continue reading #52sparks: A physical attribute that you like about yourself
#52sparks: Magic
Big brother called his sister over to the window, inviting her to join in on waving goodbye to mom as she left for dinner. They stood quietly beside each other, … Continue reading #52sparks: Magic
“Make Impossible, Possible in 2018!”
Near the end of 2017, one of the podcasters that I followed started a new blog and a new online running group. Kelly Roberts originally came to viral fame through … Continue reading “Make Impossible, Possible in 2018!”
#52sparks: What hope looks like to you
Yesterday at a staff meeting, my supervisor shared about the root words behind the word “miraculous.” Apparently it can be broken down into two smaller words: mira and culous. Translating … Continue reading #52sparks: What hope looks like to you
Starting Line Miracles 