I started out this year without knowing the ending. Many of you know I ran for public office, inspired to run by what I saw as a lack of leadership from elected officials who have tipped the scales towards self-gain and stood less for the common good. I also saw a...
I first met Eve Siegel in 2007 when we were both in the same Coaching Certification group through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). The entire 6-month program was facilitated over the phone so I only knew Eve through her voice- which is exceptionally lovely and...
I’ve been training all summer for the Chicago Half Marathon and as part of my training, I have been following an online training program. So one morning about 3 weeks ago, I set out to run my day’s run: a one-hour low impact run. I live in the NW suburbs of...
A few weeks ago, my five-year-old was given a caterpillar at her preschool along with instructions on how to care for the caterpillar. This was not unusual. Chloe, my five-year-old, is fascinated with bugs of all kinds. She has brought home many creepy crawlies in...
This past weekend I finished my 4th marathon. I still cannot believe that I run marathons, let alone 4 of them. There are many reasons why I love running long distances, one of which is the feeling I get when I finish one. It is a reminder that I am capable of...
With all of the noise in the world and our ever increasingly busy lives, it is so easy to feel lost or constantly behind. Relentless demands of our time and being available 24/7 has left many exhausted and worn out. I see it in the faces of the commuters on their way...
