Running Thru Quicksand

Running with joy through perimenopause and autoimmune disease.

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The Joy Of Running In Unexpected Places

When all is said and done this summer, we will have spent seven weeks traversing the US driving through 21 states racking up thousands of miles on our RV. People will likely ask us (because they did last summer) about… Continue Reading →

Dealing With Vehicle Issues On The Second Day Of Tour

What is it with bands and tour vehicles breaking down?   If you are an avid follower of touring bands you undoubtedly hear about their buses or vans breaking down on tour. We take really good care of our rv and… Continue Reading →

Preparing For Summer On The Road With A Lupus Diagnosis

It should come as no surprise that since my “official” diagnosis a few weeks ago, I’ve read two books, countless articles, and listened to several podcasts about lupus. After tons of research I’m finally at peace with the diagnosis and… Continue Reading →

Learning A Valuable Lesson At A Music Festival

Festival season is upon us and it’s unquestionably my favorite time of year. To kick things off, this past weekend we drove 13 hours to Indiana for the boys to play the Kingdom Come Festival in Greentown for the second… Continue Reading →

When Negativity Calls, Movement Changes Everything

I’ve heard it said a million times that perspective is everything. Although we may not always be able to control our circumstances, we can learn to control how we react to them. I love the way that sounds, but to… Continue Reading →

Why I Write About Running

Running and I go way back — all the way back to the early 70’s when I was five years old. One of my earliest running memories is competing in the 100m dash and long jump at summer track meets… Continue Reading →

Why It’s Difficult Accepting A Lupus Diagnosis

Because there’s been so much confusion and debate over what is actually going on in my body for the last two years, it seems strange to now have a diagnosis. One minute I accept having lupus, but then I immediately… Continue Reading →

How I Inadvertently Found Out I Have Lupus

 Over the past two years, I have completely lost trust (although I didn’t have much to begin with) in our traditional medical system. Personally, I’ve been dealing with a myriad of symptoms for two years now. Whenever I talk to… Continue Reading →

How Getting Older Has Taught Me To Stop Hating My Body

 Do you ever look closely at yourself in the mirror or scrutinize a photo and find yourself being hyper critical of every inch of your face and body? Has your inner dialogue ever sounded something like this —  “I hate… Continue Reading →

Finding Hope And Encouragement Even In The Most Vulnerable Places

I don’t know what it is about me and hospitals lately. For some strange reason it seems to be the place where God grabs my attention and where I’ve experienced several lightbulb moments. Maybe it’s because I’m so stubborn and… Continue Reading →

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