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6.2 Miles for Mercy, Island Style!
Last Saturday, I did it: my first 10k! Yes, I ran in island-inspired attire. This event included a 5k, a 10k, a half-marathon, and the fun run, all followed by a beach bash with concerts and more. Seeing all those costumes on the race course was hilarious, and running in a grass skirt felt pretty…
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Rethinking creativity
Two of my biggest goals for our new life here in our little beach town were 1) to be more active and 2) to be more creative. The active part is going well. I’ve taken up running in addition to my other workouts, we do family bike rides, play at the beach, and the kids…
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Life lately: March highlights
“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” -Oscar Wilde Most days don’t look like this. But when they do, I like to remember it. During this particular spontaneous learning moment, Kathryn was teaching them about one of her…
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What I’m loving right now
A few things adding a little extra happy to my life lately: 1. Yoga with Adriene Right now I’m doing Yoga Camp, which is FREE and perfect for incorporating into my fitness routine, along with running and weight training. Adriene is a wonderful teacher with a sense of humor, and this yoga is gentle and…
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Life lately: February highlights
Welcome to my wrap-up for the month of February, featuring some of my favorite reads online and off, plus highlights from family life and homeschooling. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ~Mae West Earlier this month, I spontaneously signed up and ran in my first-ever 5k race! It…
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How to change the world
Several years ago, a friend and I were discussing mission trips and ministry, and as the mom of several small children, she wondered at what point in life she might ever be able to do anything like that. I, as a mom of older kids (since this was before we once-again had young kids), reminded…