I’ve never been accused of being an ‘athlete’! It wasn’t until my late 20’s that I ran my first race in Boulder, Colorado at 5318 miles above sea level. I had just moved there from the east coast and signed up for an exercise class. I hated the running portion of the class, but after
The Secret Life of Bears
Posted by on June 12, 2023
In our small Colorado mountain community, the most exciting news might be about a recent bear sighting. “Did you see the little bear today?” referring to the cub roaming the area looking for food. Apparently, I was one of the few who had not been visited by this furry forager. And then I saw him
What We Leave Behind
Posted by on June 12, 2023
As I prepare to leave my home, not only for a trip to visit my mom in New England, but in awareness that this is hurricane season in Florida, I have no idea whether I can fly out safely and whether my home and belongings will be intact when I return. I look around at
The Last Breath
Posted by on May 9, 2023
I have never been good at saying ‘goodbye’ and especially when I wondered if it might be the last time that I might see a loved one. I remember the yearly visits from my mom, when we would go on a vacation together and I would take her to the airport. I would hug her
Big Love
Posted by on April 11, 2023
Most of us have grown up with a concept of “FAMILY” and what that looks like, whether ours fit into our definition and expectations or not. And although mine was considered ‘traditional’, with two parents and a couple of brothers, for whom I am grateful, I have learned to expand my definition of “family” by
“HATS OFF” to Women Who Change Our World!
Posted by on March 14, 2023
I have always loved supporting the accomplishments of women, acknowledging the long, hard roads they’ve paved, or taken, to achieve equality and success, especially when they’ve then created opportunities for other women. It would be impossible to write about their history and achievements in this blog, but I want to share some of the women
“A LOVE HOLIDAY”
Posted by on February 14, 2023
Do you remember your earliest Valentine’s Day celebration and how it made you feel? At 7 years old, I recall decorating a brown paper bag with my name, surrounded by colorful hearts and flowers to be hung along the base of the classroom blackboard with the hopes that it would soon be filled with little Valentine cards from classmates. I felt lucky, but unless the teacher asked students to put cards in each bag, it wasn’t everyone’s experience to feel special or that they ‘fit in’.
STRONGER TOGETHER
Posted by on January 17, 2023
When I think of all of the things that are affecting our health and well-being, there is one pandemic that we can actually do something to ease. LONELINESS! When there are 8 billion people living on this planet, why are there so many who are feeling less valued, lonely, and more isolated?
WOW! WHAT a GIFT!
Posted by on December 17, 2022
There is something special about Kathy Fitz – the way that she truly engages with each person, deeply listens, and makes you feel like you matter. I always love being in her presence and I walk away feeling grateful for our time together. But when I learned that Kathy had decided to donate a kidney to a total stranger just because it was something she could do . . . I was awed and wanted to know more.
I wish you…
Posted by on November 15, 2022
During this season of Thanks giving, I want to express how grateful I am for YOU! For the past 11 years, I have been privileged to share with you what has influenced my life in ways that might bring comfort, peace, and inspiration.
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