Category Archives: Big Thinks

A Letter To My 16-Year-Old Son

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Dear Teenager, Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair. Do you know why? Because it isn’t. But here’s a little something I’ve learned in my 43 years on this earth… life always gives you exactly what you need in order to learn … Continue reading →

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The Skin I’m In

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

“Listen To Your Mother” was an unbelievably moving experience. The women, the stories, the camaraderie, the fabulous audience, every single moment of it. It was better than anything I could have imagined. And then. The photographer’s pictures were released. This … Continue reading →

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Marathon Hearts

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

I finished my first marathon two years ago. 26.2 miles is a long distance. It’s not to be taken lightly. I trained faithfully for months. I woke in the black, early-morning hours and queued my playlist. I dedicated my weekends … Continue reading →

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