The Sky Is Grey, The Sun Is Orange
Hey, Friend. A number of you have reached out, asking if we were ok with all the wildfires around. We are ok. On one hand, life goes on...
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- Jun 1
Picking Sides, Walt Whitman, and Botox
Oh hey, Friend. Before I get into the post this week, two things: 1. My coaching books are full right now. I am anticipating a few...
- May 23
Jazz Hands, And The Power Of Digging Deeper
Hey, Friend. The facilitator throws out a writing prompt, and we scribble furiously for five minutes. “Ok, time!”, she announces. I’m...
- May 16
Motivational Pillows, And Cinderella Stories That Lack Nuance
Hey, Friend. Few years ago Roberta Groner came 6th in the marathon distance at the World Championships in Doha and made headlines all...
- May 12
I Climbed Three Peaks In The Himalayas, And The Hardest Part Was The People
Hi, Friend. Ten years ago I joined a mountaineering group on a whim, and spent two weeks in the Himalayas, summiting three peaks. I...
- May 3
Why I Don’t Eat Standing Up, And When Food Rules Are Helpful
Hello, Friend. Today, I want to talk about rules and restrictions that we place on ourselves, and how those can be HELPFUL (rather than...
- Apr 25
Bare Faces, Engagement Rings And Being “Raw”
Hey, Friend. First time I remember being called “raw” was when I posted a picture of my hand with an engagement ring. An acquaintance...
- Apr 24
5 Things I Will Do (And You Can Too) To Recover From My Ultra Marathon
You may already know that I ran my first ultra marathon yesterday. Later that evening I felt like I have been hit by a truck, AND like...
- Apr 24
Wall Balls, Double Unders And Skimpy Outfits – CrossFit Open 2013
On Wednesday night, yet again, I rushed home, threw my bag on the floor, and (while still wearing street shoes) ran towards my computer...
- Apr 19
“I Have Never Seen Anything Like This” – Operation Lockdown
“I have never seen anything like this”, a friend said to me a few days ago, as we watched the line in our little grocery store wrap...
- Apr 19
I’m A Hugger. I’m Not Doing Well – Extrovert’s Take On Social Distancing And COVID-19
Operation Lockdown Let’s see. I am a raging extravert who loves hugging people, and who is obsessed with travel. No, I am not doing well....
- Apr 19
Check Up On Your People – Operation Lockdown
Check up on the massage therapist who makes a living by touching people. Check up on the nail tech who usually spends their entire day...
- Apr 19
Sing From The Balcony, Or Resell Lysol Wipes – Operation Lockdown
Fatigue and sleep deprivation bring out the worst in me. In the middle of some race, in some godforsaken forest, in the middle of the...
- Apr 19
Panic Shortage Vs. Actual Shortage – Operation Lockdown
Italian wanted to make pizza few days ago. I was instructed to pick up the ingredients (vegetables, cheese, pepperoni) on my excursion to...
- Apr 19
Licking The Floor, And When “Stop It!” Doesn’t Help
I’ve seen this video shared and re-shared. Often by health and fitness professionals. Heck, I probably shared it at least once. Video...
- Apr 19
Commercial Moments, Spilled Coffee And Perfect Families
You know those beach resort commercials, where the perfect family walks on the beach? It’s sunset, and the entire family inexplicably...
- Apr 19
Drums, Protests, And Strollers In La Serena, Chile
It sounds like a million marching bands that are all drumming at the same time. Oh, and there are very large speakers involved. It is...
- Apr 19
Parenting Is Exhausting. Travelling Is Exhausting.
I read these two sentences in Amanda’s Palmer’s mailing list tonight, and yes, it’s like she was talking to me, and I was nodding –...
- Apr 19
Pieces Of My Heart, And The Power Of Stories
“Making the decision to have a child – it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ”...
- Apr 19
Tickle, Tickle, And Body Neutrality
She crawls, and climbs on me, and tugs, and pinches, and sucks, and bites, and touches, and pushes. She holds on, and grabs, and pulls....
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