Your eldest child contacts you to report on a success they have had, their first words reflect that they were inspired by the success that your youngest child had recently had. Literally, he used the word inspired. He was inspired by his younger sister. He was inspired by her, I was humbled by him. … More I tried to find an appropriate quote but I failed, so it’s just moments when you know that you might have done something right.

Her training and ability, combined with a role model in her big bro, and the legacy of a long line of lady runners including both Aunties and Grandma Jane. What can I say, she’s a rock star !

Like if you chop your finger off then you should put it in ice water and take it to the ER so it can be reattached. (That did happen to my Mom). I also sat atop a large wooden stool, and she would hand me leftover pie dough. Then she instructed me on how to … More When I was a young girl my mother had a restaurant for many years. I remember learning so many things there.

Seriously look at the starting line face. Behind a beautiful exterior there is also a beautiful interior, like a perfectly and delicately balanced mechanical watch. Every gear in motion, finely detailed, intricate mechanisms syncing, at times wound pretty tight. There was a lot of strategy going through her mind this morning before heading out to … More This lady is in many ways my mini me, she is a beast!