Have I really only been at training camp for 4 days? The remaining clean clothes in my pack say so, but that supply, and my energy, is quickly dwindling. The … Read more about Red Feet and Big Words
What I Carry
Just a forewarning: this post is about babies. But before you shut the nursery door, know that when all of these things first started turning over in my head, I rolled my eyes at myself. How … Read more about What I Carry
LOST makes me feel lost (and other preoccupations)
Feel free to pass judgment on my time management skills... but yes, I did just watch all 6 seasons of LOST in about 6 weeks time. Friday night, I saw the finale. But don't … Read more about LOST makes me feel lost (and other preoccupations)
Scattered (For Now)
...Eventide at the Backyard Benefit concert last Saturday... This time of year is a struggle for me. My super-elastic heart starts to feel the strain of its counterparts going in so … Read more about Scattered (For Now)
Pancakes, Paintings, and One Massive Pocketbook
I still can't get used to this. If you read my previous post, "Lilies & Sparrows" you know I've been seeing God's provision lately. This past week... overabundance is an understatement. … Read more about Pancakes, Paintings, and One Massive Pocketbook
Screaming Across the Suburbs
In case you're interested, I'm selling just about everything I own. With a borrowed internal frame pack from my beautiful roommate, I now know how much room I have for my outdoor gear, clothing, … Read more about Screaming Across the Suburbs
♫ You’ve Gotta Hear This!
So far, I've loved getting to know my fellow racers a bit. One of the best ways I've found to get to know a person is simple: their music. Some CDs are already being mailed around among team … Read more about ♫ You’ve Gotta Hear This!
Lillies & Sparrows
I wonder now why raising support ever stressed me out. Several times the past few weeks, people have come to me with checks, asked for support letters, or offered to buy my paintings. Why do I … Read more about Lillies & Sparrows
Sometimes I Think Sitting On Trains
This picture is actually me on a bus (not a train), somewhere between Geneva, Switzerland and Lyon, France. I was supposed to have been on a … Read more about Sometimes I Think Sitting On Trains
