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Creative Copy Challenge Conflict

Don't you love surprises? Surprises delight and offer hope. At times they open your mind to questions. A recent surprise fell in the latter camp. If you are a regular reader, you know I love the word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge. I've been a bit remiss in...

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 can remedy...

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....

12 Times 60 Miles Equals a Lot of Walking

With my 12th 3-Day Walk for the Cure happening this year, can you blame me for a bit of nostalgia? For the last few years, I have shared periodic newsletters with my teammates. Our first team (before we even realized we were a team) had four members. This year we may...

Cancer is Not Done Yet And Neither Am I

True confessions. I skip over many of the emails with advice for planning for the 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk for the Cure. As I plan for my team's 12th anniversary, I think – been there – done that. It's easy to take the steps for granted. I know what training works for me I...

3-Day Contributors Wow Once Again

All I can say is - wow. After 11 3-Day Walks under my feet, you'd think I would be used to the generosity of my contributors. Yet every year, I am humbled by their generous response. May Showers Typically, I start my fundraising in May for the San Diego 3-Day Walk in...

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