Idaho Statesman Pink Edition Tradition

Funny thing about the fight against breast cancer. You participate in what you think will be a single event and then – BAM. You’re hooked. That’s how the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure started. I signed up for what I thought would be my only 3-Day,...

Falling Into 3-Day, 60-Mile Weather

I have always loved Fall. The artist’s splash of color The crisp, clean air Halloween Yep, I love Halloween. But another reason I love Fall is it signals I’m getting close to my next 3-Day Walk for the Cure. Sounds nuts, doesn’t it? Someone who...

Precious Escape

Previously, I shared my intent to kickstart some creative writing. Colleague and friend, Jenn Mattern’s Quick Mystery site inspired me. Judging by the time lapse between the first hit of inspiration and now, intent speaks louder than action. Let’s see if I...

12th 3-Day Walk Rocks Fundraising

My contributors to the 3-Day Walk for the Cure are awesome. I’ve always known that. Who else would put up with my groveling for contributions so this Old Lady Walking can keep walking 60 miles? 2015 tested the speed of sound. I have not raised the required...

Our Obsession With “Real” Words

Words are as simple and complex as human beings. Like humans, words change. Sometimes into unrecognizable forms. That makes words endlessly fascinating. And fun to play with. At least for me. That is one of the reasons I love word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge....