Life these days is intense. Likely you can relate. The state of the world isn’t easy. The US elections. Wars. Hurricanes. Life is ever shifting and much of what’s happening isn’t joyful. Thus we are challenged on a daily basis to keep our spirits up. I see it in the eyes of fellow shoppers at … Read more
Two of my author colleagues in one of the author accountability groups I attend have been talking about their “systems” that they developed as a result of writing their books. I’ve been listening to them talk about these systems for several months and wondering to myself if I have a system to go with my … Read more
I had SO much fun at the Garry Bjorklund/Grandma’s Half Marathon up in Duluth, Minnesota on June 22, 2024!! I love it when the stars align, and I slip into that somewhat elusive zone of magical flow when everything happens JUST RIGHT. My attitude keeps a lookout for such moments. I recognize and celebrate such … Read more
I love riding my bike. No two ways about it. Being on my bike is the purest form of joy and delight I can imagine. I’ve written a few blogs about the deep contentment I feel when I’m pedaling in perfect circles coasting on the pavement past the beautiful green trees and the pure blue … Read more
In 2023, I participated in ten races. Eight running races and two triathlons. On Saturday, May 18th, I participated in my first race of 2024. The race is called Women Run The Cities and it’s put on by Twin Cities In Motion. I ran the 10-mile race. Before the race started, I met up with … Read more
Happy month of May! I hope you’re enjoying the seasons wherever you are on Planet Earth. I sure am enjoying the pops of so many amazing colors as the trees unfurl their brilliant green leaves and the tulips and lilacs splash their reds, purples, yellows, oranges and so many shades of amazing colors as the … Read more
I’m writing this post on American Thanksgiving 2023. To kick off the day I ran my tenth, as in every single year they’ve had the race, even during the pandemic when it was virtual, St Paul Turkey Trot. Today I ran the 10K. They have a 6K option too. I ran it with Jenny, Katie, … Read more
A few days ago, October 20th, 2023, was the 19th anniversary of getting word that I had breast cancer for the first time. In 2004, I was 39 and it was a shock to learn that the lump I had found in my right breast was cancer. Granted, it really wasn’t a shock as I … Read more
After twelve long years, I am happy to report that a dream of mine is about to become a reality. The book I’ve been writing, re-writing, revising and crafting is finally ready to get into your hands. Extreme Healing: Reclaim Your Life +Learn to Love Your Body is on Kindle pre-order right now. Very soon … Read more
Sunday, October 1st, is the Twin Cities 10-Mile Race. It’s the same day at the Twin Cities Marathon, we start about an hour earlier than the marathoners, and we run the last 10 miles of the marathon route. It’s my last long race of the year. It hit me hard, mostly in a good way, … Read more