Losing Fitness

Losing Fitness

After running a full marathon this spring, my disciplineĀ disappeared. With a half marathon (or two) on the calendar this fall, I am running again, although not without moments of regret about all the fitness I’ve lost. A summer’s worth of neglect ā€”...
Choices

Choices

This morning when I woke up, I saw these numbers on the clock: 4:44. A number of thoughts scrolled through my mind. I’d love to stay in bed. I’m still tired. Do I really want to get up? And then: It’s Tuesday. I missed my blog post on Sunday. If I...
Discipline and Freedom

Discipline and Freedom

My room measured 10 by 6; my window looked out across the academic quad. Stoddard Hall, one of the two oldest buildings on Miami University’s campus: my home for my junior year of college. I chose a single room. My sophomore year, I worked as a Resident...
Discipline Lessons from Bronte

Discipline Lessons from Bronte

You may have heard or read some of my story about how I started a new career after more than 8 years as a stay at home mom. What I haven’t shared, until now, is the writing that got me started. A short recap, in case you haven’t heard it: my return to work...