Live

It was a beautiful day in my neighborhood today. Just gorgeous. The heat finally broke and, though it was still pretty humid outside, there was enough of a breeze to make it feel just about perfect. Consequently, I spent a good chunk of the afternoon sitting outside with my dog trying to get some reading… Continue reading Live

Back to School…

This week, I'll rejoin the ranks of people reporting to school buildings regularly...and I'm really excited about it! I'm apprehensive, of course. Being in a district where you know almost no one is always hard until students and staff get to know you a little bit, but going into a totally different job than I've… Continue reading Back to School…

Better late than never?

When I started my writing streak in December of 2020, I also committed to publishing a blog post every week. I decided that Sunday would be the day I would post, and I did so for several months. But I was usually writing on Sunday nights after The Bearded One went to bed, and I… Continue reading Better late than never?

Tips for Winter Running in Iowa

Since I'm on this running streak, and I've survived almost a whole Midwest winter of running every day, I thought I'd put together a list of some things that have been most helpful to me. 1. Don't give in to the allure of hibernation I know--curling up all cozy under a blanket is my favorite… Continue reading Tips for Winter Running in Iowa