Discovering happiness even when you aren’t feeling it

For the last 39 days we’ve been putting the focus on what’s right in our lives. So far it’s been a fun experiment but there is also room for a fair amount of realism in this laboratory of life. We can abstractly know we are grateful and happy for the things we have in life…

Thankful Thursday: Words

 “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” ~ Emily Dickinson I have been giving this Thankful Thursday thing a lot of thought this week. While I have been really savoring all of things that…

Thankful Thursday: I am so in!!

Blogger’s note: We are pleased to have our second guest blogger today! Mary Bryant, who was along for the 50 for 40 ride, is our Thankful Thursday installment. And of course, a thank you to her!   When Lowi and G invited us to write a bit about the O24, my mind began to race…

Thankful Thursday: After 50 miles

It’s been a few days since we bid farewell to Outrun 24. I thought I would have many thoughts, insights and random things to share but it’s been a different ride than expected. It’s not often that I am quiet for long, at a loss for words, or reactions. But this time I am overwhelmed….

Thankful Thursday: Race buddies and awesome friends!

  I think it’s safe to say that we have awesome friends who are willing to be our race buddies for our upcoming adventure. And of course I (G) have a really great sister who agreed to this craziness as well. Lots of thanks, love and appreciation to all of you! 2 more days… Sunshine…