nature

Down on the Farm

Yesterday morning, when my sweet friend, Heather, invited me to her parents’ farm to go for walk with her, I didn’t hesitate in accepting this gracious invitation.  It was another spectacular Saturday here in Kentucky, and the thought of getting… Read More ›

Running to Stand Still

Sun shining. Breeze blowing. Lungs burning and gasping for air. Feet running and stumbling. Bandana flying. Sweat pouring. Happy tears flowing. Music surrounding me. The woods acting as a cathedral. Spirits soaring. Deer appearing and representing innocence and gentleness. Mud… Read More ›

In Bloom

As I sat in my living room sipping hot green tea this morning, I caught a glimpse of these gorgeous flowers out of the corner of my eye.  When did they bloom?!  I am not one for the obvious (obviously),… Read More ›

Sole to Soul

In 2010, I began to trail run as part of my training to complete another half-marathon, and I immediately was smitten with it and continued doing it long after my training ended.  In 2011, I would hit the trails in… Read More ›

Hitting the Trails

Cherokee Park, Louisville, Kentucky This is one of the many beautiful scenes that greeted me on my first trail run of 2013.  I have been away far too long, and I am grateful for today’s triumphant return.  Pure, unadulterated bliss… Read More ›