“At the end of the day, I’d rather be excluded for who I include, than included for who I exclude.” – Rev. Eston William This post was shared in a private running group at the invitation of one of its leaders. This month marks the one-year anniversary of my first run with this group. Like so […]
“Be like a flower. Survive the rain, but use it to grow.” – Unknown Three years ago, my friend Lorraine died, under unusual circumstances. Those close to me know that I feel especially vulnerable in the month of August. I dread the weeks leading up to the anniversary date of her death. Those weeks are […]
“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey One of the most delightful people in my life is my former colleague Lana. We met over 20 years ago, but it wasn’t until […]
“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on…” – Irving Berlin, American composer A year ago, my friend Lorraine died unexpectedly. I still cry about it. A lot. I still think about her. A lot. Her death has been more profound for me than I could have ever possibly imagined. It was a Sunday […]
“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” – Helen Keller, American author, political activist, and lecturer Four weeks ago, a friend of mine died suddenly, under unforeseeable circumstances. I was devastated. We were devastated. I wish I could say that this piece is about some new-found outlook I […]
“It’s bad luck to be superstitious.” – Andrew W. Mathis On our drive to work on Chinese New Year… Lisa: “Today is a day for my peoples!” Alan: “Yes.” Lisa: “So what would you say is the best thing that my peoples have produced?” Alan: (Pauses momentarily.) “Barbeque pork.” Lisa: (Laughs) “You know, a better […]
“The heart that gives, gathers.” – Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher and writer As recreational runners, my husband Alan and I are blessed to have finished several ultramarathons, marathons, and other runs of assorted distances. But our favourite run is one that we have never actually completed. For the past several years, Alan and I, along with […]
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa, nun and missionary When I ask friends and colleagues about what they plan to do when they retire (or if they win the lottery), I get a myriad of responses relating to […]
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