Today is my birthday! While I usually dedicate my birthday posts to the story about the birthday I skipped–and the important health lesson I learned afterwards–this year I’m in the mood for some fun.
My 5th Birthday Party
When I was little, my parents always made a big deal about my birthday. I had parties where I invited all the kids in my class, we played classic party games, and I had a fancy homemade birthday cake. Continue reading
Last week I had a quick business trip to Boston, a city I love to visit but don’t get to very often. I was glad this trip fell just after the switch back to Eastern Standard Time, because that meant I could wait for daybreak before heading out for a run. The night before I almost wimped out over the cold, but since I only had packed cold weather running gear, my only option was to suck it up and brave the cold. I’m so glad I did because it ended up being a glorious autumn morning in Boston!
The George Washington Statue in Boston Public Garden
The last time I was in Boston I participated in a running tour of the area, so I decided to recreate some of that route on my own.
No matter how you feel about the results of this week’s election, I bet you still believe it’s important to have the right to vote for our president, senators, congressmen, and other officials. I hope we as a nation take a collective deep breath and come together to observe Veteran’s Day and honor those who have served our country to ensure that we do have that right. Last year on Veteran’s Day I went on a running tour to visit some of the memorials in Washington, D.C. Come along with me as I remember that run–and the veterans honored by the memorials.
One of my favorite pictures ever!
I started my run at the Marine Corps War Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial and the background for finisher photos after the Marine Corps Marathon. Continue reading
Yesterday I shared some prayers for the election from the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. Today, the angst I felt about the 2016 election pales in comparison to my concerns about the next presidency, but I am determined to keep the faith in our country. I refuse to read the results as an endorsement of all the ugly things that went on during the campaign. I am trying to understand the perspectives of those who wanted this outcome. And, I am praying harder than ever.
White House, January 2016
First, I am praying for our country, that love will overcome fear, that generosity will overcome selfishness, that compassion will overcome prejudice. Continue reading
They say the more things change the more they stay the same, and reviewing past blog posts shows that to be true for me. I wanted to share prayers for the 2016 election and remembered writing a similar post in 2012. As I re-read it, I was surprised at how every single word resonated with how I am feeling about this election. I do remember feeling angst over the 2012 election, but it was nothing compared to what I have been feeling about today.
When I’m feeling stressed over things that are beyond my control, I turn to prayer. There are several prayers from the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer that are fitting for this momentous day. Continue reading
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