I don't remember who recommended this book to me. I think possibly Brene' Brown in her audiobook, The Power of Vulnerability. (I listen to it monthly and continue to realize how much I have to learn from it.) Or it may have been the former CEO of one of the companies I work for, a … Continue reading Learning How To Dance
Heart and Sole
Acting Out
I'm living my current life on a rewards system. Because that's how you shape behavior. I mean, you could focus on punishing bad behavior. But anyone who works in the juvenile or adult justice system can tell you that punishment doesn't work. And anyone who's ever tried to change my behavior through punishment knows that … Continue reading Acting Out
Admiring My Dirt & Medal (and New Skills)
It's a Mountain Junkies race weekend, so of course the weather is obnoxious cold. I mean was. It's beautiful and sunny and warm now. Post-race. Whatever. Since my Blue Ridge Marathon Double training is going so well, I opted for the shorter race distance today to reduce my odds of injuring myself on the trails. … Continue reading Admiring My Dirt & Medal (and New Skills)
#Letstellher
Girls on the Run has a campaign running right now called #Letstellher. The idea behind this campaign is to start telling girls about their power to change the world and their limitless potential. And for each public #Letstellher post on social media, SayItForward will donate $1 to Girls on the Run. I was really excited … Continue reading #Letstellher
Polar Plunge for Girls on the Run
You know, you have a lot of thoughts when you're following your friend into a freezing lake the first weekend of March for charity. These thoughts get particularly irrational when you have a fear of water and a violent aversion to cold. So, I had to set some ground rules from the start. Because Kim … Continue reading Polar Plunge for Girls on the Run
Lift Up Teammates
I can't stop watching the highlight clip from this moment in the Pacers game last week. Joseph stole the ball, ran down for a layup, and got fouled in the process, knocking him to the ground. His teammates ran down the court to help him up off the floor. Joe Young came off the bench … Continue reading Lift Up Teammates
A Different Take On Valentines Day
So, it’s Valentine’s Day. Did you know? If you have any contact with any form of social, real world or media, you know. Personally, I don't really care. I’ve never been particularly excited nor particularly resentful about the day. I just don’t care. But this year, I’m reflecting on some things and this “holiday” seems … Continue reading A Different Take On Valentines Day