We Ran…..Because We Could!
My husband’s Memorial Service was on Friday, and on Sunday, we ran the Tulsa Route 66 Marathon in his honor. He was paralyzed during his final weeks of life, so we celebrated that we COULD run/walk. Over 25 of us showed up with our red “Run for Ron” t-shirts. It was the 5th marathon in…
Got Mountains?
Seattle is one of my favorite places to visit — of course, the main reason is because my kids live there, but, coming from the plains, I have a great appreciation for the massive, magnificent Northwest mountains – the Cascades, Mt. Rainier, Glacier Peak, and so many more. I’ve enjoyed hiking on them, fishing under…
Turn “Thrown Under the Bus” to “Driving the Bus”
We’ve all heard the saying “I felt like I was thrown under the bus!” And, in fact – we didn’t just hear someone else say it…..we said it ourselves. You know….when a co-worker disparaged us so they could get the promotion instead of us; or someone took the credit for something we worked hard and…
Having a Blast Until I Blast Out of Here!
48 years ago today, July 8, 1966 — I married the love of my life, I was 17; he was 18 — and that was after a LONG 5 years courtship — since 12 & 13! And, if I had it to do over again, I’d do it ALL OVER AGAIN! Though many said “It…