: About Me

Watching my children I have learned that the old adage "you can do anything you set your mind to" is true. I have watched my children accomplish amazing feats. Three years ago I decided to put it to the test personally. I had always wanted to be a writer but had never submitted anything. Unbelievably, my first article was picked up by two publications. Since then I have placed several articles with The Streak and Irongirl.com. So far I haven't strayed far from the fitness and running genre but look forward to trying new areas. It has been a wonderful experience. This past year I took on a new adventure. I have continued to write but I have also created my own website where I sell children's books. Who knows what other feats I can accomplish but I am always looking for the next one.

My passion is ...

My family. Fitness and health. Books - all books

I know too much about ...

Gross running problems

My parents always told me ...

Never do anything I wouldn't do in front of them

My childhood ambition ...

To be a writer and run Ironman

My favorite memory ...

Telling my 10 and 12 year old they would be getting a new little brother

Why I write ...

Because the words are there whether they make it to the paper or not

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Little Big Man/24/This American Life

My first job ...

Putt-putt attendant

My best moment ...

The second I finished the 50 miler

My inspiration ...

My husband and children

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Nighttime explored

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A Mom's Goodnight I startle awake and find myself on the couch again. The lights are off. The television still on but barely audible. I remember now, it was a trick I play with myself. "I won't fall asleep on the couch again but the TV is just too loud," I tell myself. "I won't fall asleep on the couch but that light is just too bright. I won't go to sleep on the couch tonight but it won't hurt to close my eyes for just a minute." But still I find myself on the couch coming back to reality, wondering how it is that I wake up right in the middle of the weather every night. Is it coincidence...

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