Hi! I have emerged from a writer’s block in the middle of this global pandemic to bring you excerpts from my journal that I call “memoirs of a quarantine.” I cannot say that these are the right words, but they are my words: March 30, 2020 This past New Year’s Eve, I gathered with Charlotte runner friends at Paula and Franklin’s house in Dilworth. We made miniature cookie cakes in tiny cast iron …
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In the Name of Decency
Hi there! I'm in the midst of yet another marathon training cycle. Next stop, Chicago. Several years ago, I stopped listening to music on my runs. No music, you say?! Nope. What do you do? What do you think about?? Lately, this is what I think about: Decency. Look around. We're living in a polarized world. At our worst, adults are getting away with name calling, bullying and …
Why Being a Runner Makes Me a Better Lawyer
I wrote an article for the Lawyer's Mutual Newsletter*, and they published it last week! The article is about why being a runner makes me a better lawyer. Truth is, you don't have to be a lawyer to take something away from this post. We all need an outlet that sharpens our ability to adapt, strengthens the mental game and provides a community. Check it out... WHY BEING A RUNNER MAKES ME A BETTER …