When I lace up my running shoes, there are only two things I fear: the ground and other people. By the ground, I mean uneven parts of the sidewalk where … Continue reading Privileged to Run
Tag: Be The Change
Make a wish…
When I was in middle school, a friend told me to hold my breath while going over a bridge. If you held on the entire time, then at the end … Continue reading Make a wish…
#52sparks: Black and White
I believe there is a lot of gray in our world. Not just in the skies over Portland all winter, but in the decisions we have to make and the … Continue reading #52sparks: Black and White
8pm
At 6:45pm a reminder went off that tonight was supposed to be Starlight Parade. Before Covid-19. Before innocent deaths due to complications. Before innocent deaths due to bullets. Before peaceful … Continue reading 8pm
Gingerbread Man
Monday morning was my first time running loops in downtown Portland since the beginning of shelter-in-place. The app on my phone said a little rain that morning, and then a … Continue reading Gingerbread Man
Vent, then Vote
In 2016, I rarely posted on Facebook about my political positions. I was (and am) a Democrat, had (and have) serious thoughts about politics and leaders, and avoided (and avoid) … Continue reading Vent, then Vote
#52sparks: Motherhood
I propose that love is as simple as this mother duck walking across the street with babies trailing behind. She could easily fly to the small pond on the other … Continue reading #52sparks: Motherhood
Something Beautiful
During a walk around campus last week, I noticed an orange cone in the middle of the sidewalk, warning passersby about a hole that was needed repair. The orange cone … Continue reading Something Beautiful
Starting Line Miracles 