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60 in 6 Virtual Walk is Under the Feet
A virtual walk (or run) has become the pandemic norm. Since 2003, I have participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk. However, like most...
A Pandemic Pause
Leave it to a pandemic to have me dusting off my personal blog. I was stunned to see I have not posted anything here since 2017. But, how can you...
3-Day Walk was Sweet 16
The 2019 3-Day Walk was indeed a Sweet 16 event. Per usual, I'm late getting out my post and my thank-yous to my wonderful contributors. They're...
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Lessons Learned from Living With a 93-Year-Old
Today is my mom's 93rd birthday. I am ecstatic to say she is extremely healthy. She'll probably outlive me. After my dad passed away, I moved from San Diego to my mom's home. She has an acre of land and there is plenty of tasks a 93-year-old should not have to do. It...
Labels Bind an Unopened Box
How often do you have a box delivered to your home? In this age of online shopping, I would guess it happens on a regular basis. Now imagine the labels prevent you from opening the box. No matter how much you rip, tear or cut at that box, it simply will not open....
Thanksgiving Thanks for 2015
How did we arrive at Thanksgiving so quickly? As in past years, I borrow this tradition from my good friend and writer buddy, Anne Wayman. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I share my 2015 Thanksgiving Thanks list. Pardon my stream of...
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 minimum...
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...
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