Tag Archives: Work

Speaking Up

Recent events in the news have people talking about when and why people speak up when they see something wrong and when and why people look the other way. I want to think that I would be the person who … Continue reading

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Remembering The Birthday I Skipped

I first published this post last year, but the lessons are just as important this year! My worst birthday was the one I skipped–literally. Two years ago I went to Australia for work, leaving the day before my birthday. With … Continue reading

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In The Presence Of Greatness

One of the perks of my job is the opportunity to attend special functions. This week, I was fortunate to be able to attend the annual dinner for the National Women’s Law Center. The event sold out quickly once President … Continue reading

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A Breath Of Fresh Air

One reason I write a “healthy living” blog is to counterbalance my generally unhealthy life. My job as an attorney is very stressful and very sedentary and demands long hours of sitting inside at my computer. (I was very distressed … Continue reading

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Letting Go Of My Army Ten Miler Goal

If you asked me in August I would have stated an aggressiveĀ goal for the Army Ten Miler on October 9. I was doing 7-8 mile long runs at a 9-ish pace in the heat while chatting with a friend. I … Continue reading

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