How to Keep Your Balance
We never forget how to ride a bike, and it reminds us, as Einstein shared, that to comfortably maintain one's balance, one must keep pedaling. And, if I could add, it's essential t
A Mixed Tape For Life
There's nothing quite like a mixed tape. It's a hallmark of my fellow Gen Xers, and we made them for various reasons, much like we do today on Spotify, but it's not the same.
It’s Time to Unpack Your Backpack
We start with light backpacks. The essentials are there, and a sherpa or two guides our way. But as we continue to hike, we pick up rocks here and there. The weight grows so gradu
Neon Lights
About ten years later, Earle Anthony used neon to gain attention for his Packard dealerships in Los Angeles. Then the person down the street got one, and then another, and another.
The Solar Eclipse/How Our Choices Shape Our Orbit
We, however, have a choice. We might feel a temporary sense of superiority when judgmentally throwing shade or criticism at someone. But, like a solar eclipse, it's a high that onl
Subscription drive (it’s free)
It's been nearly a decade since I started this blog with zero subscribers. Thank you for being here, whether you've joined recently or have been pedaling for years. Since you kn
Do Hard Better
During my four hours out in the elements, I frequently thought about Duke's Women's Basketball coach, Kara Lawson, and her "Do Hard Better" pep talk from last year. Thanks to ES
may grace be generously bestowed upon you 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Grace transforms us, drawing us closer together and reminding us of our collective imperfection. This concept echoes the philosophy of kintsugi, where brokenness leads to connect
sail away, sail away, sail away
I am drawn to others with similar stories, like Cole Brauer, the first American woman to complete the Global Solo Sailing Challenge. As the youngest competitor, she finished second
Misogi/It’s not possible until…
Misogi, made more popular today by Sara Blakely's (Founder of SPANX) husband, Jesse Itzler, is a powerful reminder that we can do hard things. My approach to them is adaptable - s
