Do you want to be a morning runner? Do you know people who seem to thrive in the morning? They wake up loaded with rocket fuel and just tackle the day before the day can tackle them? Do you wish you could be half that perky? I have a secret. I once was a morning …
Today, at 2:30pm, I hugged my students goodbye and told them I would see them in one week/10 sleeps. At 5:00pm tonight, I learned that I will have to break that promise. Our Governor gave a press-conference to announce we had our first case of Covid-19 and schools will be closed until April 6th. A …
I made my own elderberry syrup today, including umcka! I have been using the store stuff for a while, and it’s quite effective with colds and flu. When a friend of mine had these make-your-own elderberry and umcka kits, I jumped at the chance to try them out and I loved the results. All I …
Once again, back at the doctor for another allergy-induced sinus infection. This one hit fast and hard and seemed to invade my lungs, too. And, since the apple-a-day didn’t keep the doctor away, the apple bowl is getting repurposed. This is the last week before spring break! I am ready for a week to heal …
I feel almost silly calling this a recipe. However, one quick look at search trends revealed that many people are looking for ways to deal with all the coughing going on this winter. What is a Hot Toddy? A hot toddy is any hot drink with alcohol, sugar, and spices. A hot toddy is often …
Has the seasonal allergies kicked in for your area, yet? If so, check out these tips for running with seasonal allergies. You don’t have to hang up your shoes! Many runners suffer from seasonal allergies. When the weather begins to warm up, the spring trees and flowers are waiting to wreak havoc on your face. …
What a great weekend! This is the first full week of March and that means a big birthday is coming up for me. With each new year added to my life, I often seem to get more introspective. I look back at the past year and look ahead at the new one beginning. I have …
Disclaimer: I received an entry to 465 Challenge as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! This was one of the best virtual races/run challenges. The premise was clear. Run, walk, bike, swim 53 miles between Jan …
I have so much going on lately with tons of reading, highlighting, and drafts for National Boards. Coffee is my constant. Day or night. Is it possible for some people to have some biological barrier to caffeine? I can drink it at 11pm and fall asleep with the cup in my hand. In fact, nothing …
I’m one of those people who like to keep up to date on all kinds of news. National, global, local, it doesn’t matter. I peruse social media enough to keep things on my outer radar. Most things drop off my plate and some just hang around. By now, most of us have heard of “The …
As the title hints, this is all about my little corner of the interwebs. This post has noting to do with family, job, puppy, running, etc. I have tried to get all this put into words for the past couple of months and I keep getting stuck. That could also be a perfect metaphor for …
Relentless adjectiveUS /rɪˈlent·ləs/ continuing in a determined way without any interruption This is going to be a big year. I have made some big commitments to cross off by December 31st. Taking on all of these will require a big head change and major heart change. National Board Certified Teacher For some strange reason, in my 21st year of teaching, …
Disclaimer: I received an entry to the Allstate Hot Chocolate 5k to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! The Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k in Nashville was such a great race! This was my first …
Disclaimer: I received race entry to 465 Virtual Challenge as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Once upon a time, at the age of 17, I boarded a tiny (to me) plane all by myself in …
Disclaimer: I received an entry to Allstate Hot Chocolate 5k/15k as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! I have a great race coming up in February. This one combines two of my favorite things: chocolate and …
Being a kindergarten teacher has its perks. One of them is making cinnamon applesauce ornaments every December. Many students in our school have limited experiences with holiday traditions such as baking or cooking. I like to spend an afternoon with my students making “gingerbread” men that they can put on their tree for years to …
Magic Cookie Bars are the cornerstone of my cooking traditions. Traditions run far and wide in my family. And some date back to my infant days such as Black Friday shopping, some came along when my sister did like the Christmas pajamas, and some are new this year like going to a concert …
Cranberry Bliss Bars. Gluten-free cranberry bliss bars. That is a mouthful, but I needed to stress the gluten-free part. Why? Because if you tied my hands together and threatened to douse me in honey and tie me to an anthill, I would never believe these are GF. I’ve had some pretty good results with using …
Disclaimer: I received Runderwear products as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews! Race in Paris this spring? If you already know you would love a chance to fly to paris with a friend and receive a …
The 2019 Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail is now open!! Tuscaloosa’s One Place, our local family resource center, organizes the Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail every year with a grand opening at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The trail is divided into 2 sections. These trees are located along the River Walk at the River Market. The second trail begins …