Spartan Race at 54: Grit, Mud, and a Satisfying Finish
At 54, I ran my first Spartan Race at Lake Perris, California, and I’m still smiling about it. Not the loud, overly confident, smug Barney Fife kind of smile. The deeper one. The kind that settles into your bones and says, Yes. I did that! Lake Perris greeted us with chilly weather, wide skies, a calm lake, and that particular Southern California light that makes everything feel both harsh and beautiful. The course looked deceptively calm from a distance. Up close, it was san
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Empowering Women Through Women's Writing Workshops
There’s something truly magical about putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard and watching your thoughts come alive. Writing is more than just a skill; it’s a powerful tool for self-expression, healing, and connection. When women come together in a supportive space to write, something extraordinary happens. I’ve seen it firsthand—how women’s writing workshops can ignite confidence, spark creativity, and nurture voices that have long been waiting to be heard. If you’ve eve
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The Inner Dialogue
I struggled with my inner dialogue this morning. And when I say inner dialogue , I’m not just talking about that quiet nudge in your head that says, You should probably go to the gym. I’m talking about the voice that talks back. The one that answers you. The voice that says, Nah… it’s cold. Your back still hurts from yesterday and those deadlifts. That’s the voice I’m talking about. But then there’s the other one. The one that responds almost immediately: Y eah, but you’re al
Dec 31, 20253 min read
Find Your Muse: The Guide to Finding Your Writing Inspiration
Have you ever sat down with your notebook or laptop, ready to pour your heart out, only to find the words stubbornly refusing to come? I’ve been there quite a few times these past few years. Finding writing inspiration can feel like chasing your own shadow just when you think you’ve caught it, it slips away. But what if I told you that inspiration isn’t some elusive magical being? What if it’s something you can invite in, nurture, and even create? Today, I want to share with
Dec 29, 20254 min read
