I have never felt I was a “world-changer”. I tend to think much smaller without realizing the impact I can and do have on others. Not that I don’t do things to help in areas I believe in. I’ve donated money and volunteered in various ways for several causes I felt were important. I know I can either be a force for better or worse and I try to live my life for the better. Do I make much of a difference? I never, really thought too much about it. Now I am thinking about it. I find I have more time to reflect on things these days,…
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We Need More Activists and Fewer Complainers
Let me begin with the disclaimer–this is not a political rant nor a partisan perspective. My website is not the forum for this. The past year we’ve seen so much negativity, anger, divisiveness, and friendships and families torn apart by differing political opinions. It’s been exhausting and disheartening. It feels to me we’ve lost the art of civil discourse and the willingness to talk and work together (regardless of political affiliations) to solve problems. I have wonderful friends on both sides of the current political abyss and I enjoy lively, informed conversations with them. However, I do not tolerate disrespect, name-calling or abusive language from anyone, nor do I participate…
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What’s Different this Time Around?
About this time last year, I quit my training for my first marathon, the CIM Sacramento Marathon in December. Several things derailed me from my long-held goal. We were stranded in last year’s historical flooding in South Carolina, so I was unable to run the long distances required for a couple of weeks while on vacation. I knew I couldn’t catch up. So I quit. In January, I re-evaluated my goal, my plan and my motivation. Was it even possible for me to run her first marathon? Yes. Was it probable? That is under my control. So, I found a running club in early February of this year and…