Exploring Different Ways To Pray

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Coco

Last Sunday was Pentecost, the day we celebrate when the Holy Spirit came down from heaven and empowered the Apostles to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. (You can read the Pentecost story in Acts: 2.) Pentecost often is called the “birthday of the church,” because it marks the beginning of the Apostles’ ministry in the world.

Instead of a sermon, our priests had set up different stations to encourage us to explore different ways to pray and support our church community. Here are some of the things we tried:

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Luck Of The Draw: Do You Prefer Race Entry Lotteries?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Coco

Maybe it’s because I live in a big metropolitan area (Washington, D.C.), or because there aren’t that many races at my preferred race distance (10 miles), but my favorite races fill up months ahead of time and can be difficult to get into.

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My Slacker Efforts At Meal Planning

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Coco

Several of the blogs I follow have weekly meal planning posts that I enjoy reading, but I am never organized enough to join in. Before I do my grocery shopping on Sundays I try to make a list of what I will fix for dinner in the coming week, but I’m lucky if I follow my plan more days than I don’t!

meal planning

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Running This Mile (Did Yoga Improve My Running?)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Coco

My son’s lacrosse team had a stellar year–they were undefeated in their regular season, and made it to the quarter finals of the NCAA playoffs for their division.

2013 Division Champs

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That’s Why They Call It Capitol Hill

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Coco

Last weekend I decided to run along the National Mall, to the U.S. Capitol. As I approached the Capitol, I decided to keep running to the U.S. Supreme Court, to take a picture for my upcoming book review of My Beloved World by Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor.

As I ran past the Capitol, I thought: This is why they call it Capitol Hill! 

capitol hill elevation

OK, maybe it doesn’t look so impressive on this graph, but that’s a steep hill!

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