Torture Report: Gimme Five & No Trespassing

(G): Today’s report  is brought to you by the number five. Since I was cleared to run two weeks ago, the maximum number of miles I am allowed to run at one time is five. But, as I may have mentioned previously, that would prove to be difficult for my out of shape body and cardiovascular…

Honoring Memorial Day

Today at 3 p.m. (your local time), please observe one minute of silence for National Moment of Remembrance. At that time we honor those who have served and sacrificed for the United States of America. It’s an opportunity to be reminded of why we observe this holiday and give thanks to those who make our…

Thankful Thursday: Talent Show Surprise

Yesterday, I attended my niece’s sixth-grade talent show. Twenty-five 12- and 13-year-olds climbed up on a stage with a spotlight and shared their skill, musical or dance abilities with their peers. Thinking about it is enough to make me break into a sweat. Turns out all we hear about bullying, tweens, teens, Facebook, Snapchat and…

Torture Report: Walking a Tightrope & 4 Saturdays

(G): Last Tuesday, after my wild rant with all of you I was cleared by my physical therapist to run. That clearance came, as you can imagine, with all sorts of restrictions, caveats and parameters but offered the chance to run all the same! This is what I have been working toward for weeks and…

Life, Lists & Other Things That Scare Us

Last Monday, we hinted at our bucket list being one item shorter. We were so cool and casual about it you may not have even noticed. We are only calm on the outside though, be assured. Lowi and I need to come clean about something we’ve been keeping to ourselves for more than a year….

Life Lesson: Fan Girls Don’t Turn Their Backs

I am a fan girl. I could try to tell you I can play it cool when in the presence of someone I admire and respect but so far that hasn’t proven to be true. I suppose there is still time but I’m not betting on it. I have shared before that I have a…