I am a runner. I am a writer.

I am a runner. I am a writer.

I’m a runner. I’m a writer. These things might seem like they are on the opposite ends of the spectrum. One is sedentary, solitary, usually indoors in my comfy clothes, sipping coffee. The other is active, surrounded by others, preferably outdoors, in my sportswear, grabbing quick gulps of water, if I’m lucky. Yet the two…

What would you do?

What would you do?

When you were a child, your mother, or a teacher, or some other significant adult probably told you, “You can be anything you want to be.” What was it you wanted to be? Movie star, doctor, fire fighter, president, Spiderman!?! Did you make it? If not, what stopped you? Maybe your dream has changed since…

The best things in life are…not on a to-do list

The best things in life are…not on a to-do list

I just had a rude awakening (one of many in my lifetime). I had been operating on the assumption that in 2-1/2 years, with 20 years of service under my belt, I would have the option to retire, collect my pension, and ride into the sunset (should I choose to). That is not the case….

Don’t worry; be happy

Don’t worry; be happy

Don’t worry; be happy. But what if the thing I’m worried about is that I’m not happy enough? We’re only on this earth for a short time. I want to make the most of it, and that means experiencing joy as often and as deep as I can. But that’s a pressure all of its…

The life of a crayon

The life of a crayon

What is it about crayons? For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved them–their distinctive smell, their waxy feel, the amazing variety of colors together in one place. And when I recently brought the subject up to a group of my coworkers, I got an equally strong reaction. Brand-new crayons in the 64-count box…

You have arrived at your destination

You have arrived at your destination

“You have arrived at your destination. The route guidance is now finished.” Is there a more comforting phrase? After all the twists and turns, merges, and recalculations, you finally made it! But what happens if you’ve reached the end of your roadmap with time to spare, and the next destination isn’t clear? What now? As…