Looking back and looking ahead. My big thing for the year was hiking the Grand Canyon. But that was definitely the highlight of my year! I turned 40.

Thursday, June 21, 2012. Camping at Clear Lake, MI. Camping at Clear Lake, Michigan. Wednesday, October 26, 2011. 1 Nothing means more to me than seeing my family at the finish line, for they truly are my biggest fans. 2 You have to run your own race. No one can run it for you.

Running, Healthy Living and Traveling. Palm Springs, California, for a Week. This week, my husband and I drove our RV from San Diego to Palm Springs. We strolled through town and hiked on trails in the area. One of my favorite hikes was through Tahquitz Canyon, which is on an Indian Reservation. I dont mind, though. I know much of the country is freezing right now! A Week in San Diego, California. We did touristy things i.

Monday, December 4, 2017. Shadows of Montsegur, A Tale of the Cathars. A religious people are pursecuted for their belief, driven from their homes, and must run from an extermination order issued by those who fear them. There is truth in the saying that history repeats itself. The venturesome reader, students of history, and those who cheer for the rights of mankind can learn from this seldom-told tale of medieval history at its darkest. Monday, May 15, 2017.

Far horizons beckon, upward limits grow fuzzy. Deus volt; Deus mittit me. Thursday, February 8, 2018. Random Busy-ness and A Dangerous Affection Review. A new baby in TX plus anniversary trip. Getting ready to go on a pioneer Trek as Ma Murphy. A wedding in the family in a month. Planning various things for the BSA.

Reflections and random ramblings from a lifetime of running and, well, thinking. Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Just busy with the ordinary to be honest - and not really running all that much, unfortunately.

Thoughts about families, homeschool, religion, the importance of the United States of America and other necessities of life. Tuesday, July 21, 2015. A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. These are worthy goals for any boy. 8220;Church standards should be upheld at all Scout sponsore.

But staying there, that is another story. Slow but steady, the weight has crept back on over the years. So here we go again . Saturday, August 15, 2015. I added some new activities.

The point one will getcha! Monday, August 17, 2015. Angel Flight SE 5k - May 2, 2015. And then my first ultra marathon 50k distance race. I had a big race weekend in California coming up with my friend, and I needed to make sure that I kept the running mojo flowing freely.