About Me
I am a mom, writer, advocate, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, in-law, outlaw, friend, neighbor, Michigander, Detroit sports fan, moviegoer, music lover, global thinker, and suburbanite of Detroit. I love my husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, dog, country, planet, and Italian-Irish heritage.
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Tag Archives: Running
Twisted Hues
Yesterday, at 8:38 a.m., I participated in my first Color Run. While the race encourages people to live healthier, this 5k promotes diversity, creativity and community and not speed, competition or athleticism. I ran the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor course with my … Continue reading
School’s Out: Week 1 — Hot Stuff
Issa, Riff and I sprinted through Week 1 of summer break. It was a streak of hot, warped-speed fun, which included … pancake mornings, swim suit afternoons, and scorching-hot evenings that called for grilling out whenever possible. After-hours indulgences include … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Life
Tagged 2012 Heart of Detroit, 5k, celebration, Comerica Park, Detroit, family, Kids on the Go, nature, Running, summer
Back Health Issues
One would think the back pain issues I have been experiencing resulted from the 3.1 miles of trails, I ran Saturday in my first 5k since August 2011. My friend, Sue and the Mathes Team challenged us runner to dig … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Life
Tagged 5k, Detroit, health, healthy-living, Life, mobility, pain, Running, Sex and the City, Sports
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Get Moving! Forward is a Pace …
Two of the 5ks I am running this summer are quickly approaching. While my training runs have been a bit sporadic, my mental game is on, consistent and positive. I consider any preparation (biking, walking the dog, chasing children, etc.) … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Life
Tagged American Brain Tumor Association, Awareness, fitness, Life, non-profit, Running, special needs, support
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Where Were You Yesterday?
On Friday, I dropped in for a brief visit with those characters from the first 50k I wrote in November. Only, I didn’t leave. I lingered for the entire day. Then, I figured, what the heck? I might as well … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Parenting
Tagged art, dogs, elliptical, NaNoWriMo, Parent, Running, writing
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NaNoWriMo: In the End
At 11:10 pm, November 30, my word count surpassed 7ok. Clearly, I had made the 50k mark in my first annual NaNoWriMo challenge. But, I told myself my form needed polish. The story read like a 5k without that explosive … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Week 1 – Setting the Stage
This first week of NaNoWriMo has been all about setting the stage for my characters as well as for myself. Since this is my first 50k, I have put five contingencies in place to ensure a strong finish. What tips … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Forces, Work It Out, Writers
Tagged 5k, Arts, music, NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, Running, writers, Writers Resources, writing
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Running for a Purpose
I have never been a competitive runner. Until now, I ran for therapeutic, social and general fitness purposes. But, for the most part, I thought running was kind of boring. To me, it paled in comparison to the adrenaline rush … Continue reading
