Running Away From The Novel Coronavirus

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Coco

Things are changing so quickly, I wonder if anything I write today will be relevant tomorrow. Earlier this week, I thought it might be interesting that my church was closed because a visiting organist from another church was diagnosed with COVID-19 a few days after she used our organ during a special service, but by mid-week the Bishop canceled all church services across the Diocese of Virginia for two weeks, and now all public schools in Virginia (and other states) are closed for three weeks or longer.

the novel Coronoavirus from NAIAD

Image Credit: NAIAD-RML

As for the case of coronavirus at my church, for many reasons including that I don’t use the part of the church building where the organist played and my priest wasn’t involved in the special service, I was never at risk, but the whole situation hit close enough to home to make the fear of contagion real.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Coco

These days it seems like every day is set aside to honor a worthy cause, but I didn’t want International Women’s Day to go by without taking note. I was fortunate to be raised in an environment that let me assume I was equal to my male peers, and thought the days women were treated as inherently inferior were ancient history.

International Womens Day Badge

Now that I know how recently women fought to break down barriers I can’t imagine existing, I have a better understanding of the importance of standing up for equal rights. I can show my appreciation for the women who went before me by carrying on the mission to promote women’s rights and gender equality.

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Enjoying Coffee And Tea At The Ultimate Coffee Date

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Coco

Welcome to the March Ultimate Coffee Date! Deborah and I are glad you’re spending part of your weekend with us. If you link-up, please visit and comment on other coffee date posts–it’s what makes it a coffee date!ultimate coffee date badge

 

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Logging The Most Miles In The Shortest Month

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Coco

I’m not one to set monthly mileage goals, but if I did I would never expect to log the most miles in the shortest month. I’m still not sure how I ran more miles in February than I have since April. I guess my weekly 8 mile long runs, a few slightly longer weekday runs, and my long-ish run in Central Park added up and nudged me over that 70 mile mark.

Garmin Monthly Mileage DataMake plans to join the March Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend — Deborah and I will open the (link-up) doors on Friday, and keep the coffee brewing all weekend. 

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Leap Year Runfessions

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Coco

I repented of my non-running sins on Ash Wednesday, but now it’s time to cleanse my soul soles at the runfessional over at Marcia’s Healthy Slice. With an extra day in this leap year February, there’s plenty to runfess.

graphic for Runfessions Link UpThanks to Lacey and Miranda for the Fairytales and Fitness Friday Five link up.

Since this is a leap year, even though today is Friday, February 28, the first Saturday in March isn’t until next weekend, so make plans to join the March Ultimate Coffee Date then — Deborah and I will open the (link-up) doors on Friday, and keep the coffee brewing all weekend. 

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