Dreamer’s Triathlon Teaches Me A Lesson
I’m tired of sounding like a Debbie Downer when it comes to my Ironman training. At times I wonder why I even do this, but then I have days like Sunday where the universe slaps Read More …
Category: Essays
Did You Hear About Brianna?
“Did you hear about Brianna?” Asked a mom at the school playground. “What?” I answered a question with a question. “She passed away earlier today.” “WHAT?” I gasped. What was this woman talking about? Brianna Read More …
Starting Off The School Year With Vitamin Strong
I was approached by Cafémom to be part of the Walmart Family Routine campaign speaking on how certain products help you create a healthier routine. I like the subject of family health, and am certainly open to trying Read More …
Racing Takes Meaning: Brianna’s Hopeful Heart
They say time heals all wounds but I disagree. Maybe time can help you breathe again, but some wounds are just too big to ever mend. Ask anyone who has lost a child. Ask my Read More …
Silence To The Naysayers
F*** them (think of a word that rhymes with duck). That’s what my husband Joe says of the naysayers. You know the type. They add nothing of value, but slowly gnaw at your confidence through “well intentioned” Read More …
From Tragedy to Triumph: The Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act
Although I am an eternal optimist, at my old age I sometimes let cynicism enter my psyche. I refuse to get into politics on this blog, it is not the place for it though I Read More …
Being Brazilian About It: O Jeitinho Brasilieiro
Sometimes I’ll say “let’s be Brazilian about it,” and it’s not always flattering. It means taking a short cut bordering on the illegal, so for example, cutting a line in traffic. But many times, the Read More …
A Spanish Summer in Miami: Agri Kids Adventure Camp
When I was young I thought I could change the world. One of the things I have enjoyed doing the most was opening a non profit corporation with my friends while I lived in Chile, www.CDIChile.org. Read More …
Power To The Tweeple: How Twitter Helped Me Get My Toyota
This may sound like a sponsored post. But it is not! I did not receive any compensation for it. I just got my problem solved and am very grateful. I feel a surge of strength, Read More …
Like A Computer, Life Has A RESET Button
I have been swirling in a glass full of self-pity, walking around with a dark cloud over my head. I was tired, cranky, and unenthusiastic about life in general. I couldn’t pin point the cause Read More …
