Thanks to Mel at She Runs Brooklyn for letting me know about a contest that is on going. I have to say, as I have on this blog previously, I am not one of those runners who buys specialized gear. Mel and I have that in common. I am, though, concerned about my winter running… Continue reading Running Gear
I cross-post my blog entries on my local newspaper’s blog section. Another blogger, in an attempt to get more entries from the public, challenged us all to a scary story contest for Halloween. I have been totally lost as to what to write about until last night. Now, I am ready to go. Driving Scared… Continue reading Scary Story
I receive a “Healthy Reflections” email every day from Sparkpeople.com. Today’s just hit home with me as a friend has been talking about change a lot lately. Below is the quote that came with the reflection and the reflection itself. Keep reading! You will find my thoughts. How Well do You Roll with the Punches?… Continue reading Flexibility and Change
I spent two days this weekend with other adults who are interesting in encouraging students to be comfortable with science and to want to work in science. I admit I have always been a geek. I love math and science. I love learning more about science. Imagine my joy when child number 5 decided, in… Continue reading Middle School Science Olympiad
I swore, at the beginning of October, I was going to be here blogging every day in October. That blogging, and my current gig that involves writing, would be my warm-up exercises for NaNoWriMo in November. Well, all I can say is I hope those 50,000 words in November come more consistently than my blog… Continue reading This and That
I spent a majority of today on The Greater Ithaca Art Trail. This weekend and next weekend – October 10/11 and October 17/18 – 53 different art studios will open their doors to the public. I strategically planned my day but wish I had more hours. I started my day in Groton, NY at Thou… Continue reading The Greater Ithaca Art Trail
October 4–10 is Great Books Week, and the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) is hosting a blog tour about books to celebrate. The prompt for today is “When I want to give someone a special gift, I give them [name of book] because…” This prompt is very misleading as it changes so frequently.… Continue reading Great Books Week – Friday – Special Gift
Project Feed Me is a nine week program designed to help feed hungry families. While people from all over the world are participating, the food is given to you local food bank. In the US, you can find your local food bank here. If you cannot find one listed, I suggest contacting a local social… Continue reading Project Feed Me
October 4–10 is Great Books Week, and the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) is hosting a blog tour about books to celebrate. The prompt for today is “When I was a child, my favorite book was … because…” I have very fond memories of reading Gertrude Chandler Warner’s The Boxcar Children. I loved… Continue reading Great Books Week – Tuesday – Fav Childhood Book
I have been trying and trying to hit a good day for taking pictures of the fall colors. Today, as I headed out on my seven mile plus run, the leaves were more beautiful than I had seen yet this autumn. It was sunny. Unfortunately, I did not have my camera with me. I had… Continue reading Fall Color II
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