Two AMAZING things are happening at this moment: 1) This is officially my first blog as a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy (!) 2) I am blogging from 10,000 feet in the air [which is about 19 miles (which only 43 miles from space)….future = now] This past weekend I traveled to Seattle, WA to teach an … Continue reading
Significant life events have the tendency of displacing me in time. They stand out as these singular events, pillars elevated from the rest of our journey with seemingly no connecting paths. I like to think of them as time lily pads. We have all experienced the feeling of disbelief, shock, amazement when we are standing … Continue reading
…giving, caring, understanding, loving, best friends, devoted, inspiring, trusting, selfless, great cooks, super heroes, prepared, rockstars, funny, hopeful … But most importantly: Forever. To all the mothers we can hold in our arms or only in our hearts, thank you for always being there. Happy Mother’s Day ! Own this shell! Participate in the … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who has donated toward my Relay for Life efforts! Your shells are on their way as a special thank you. Visit my page and see how far we have come: Relay for Life (Shells still available for donations: Hero shell and Hieroglyph Shell) Today, I had a specially commissioned shell commemorating the … Continue reading
Did you know that May 3rd is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!? (mark your calendar for next year) Yesterday, I met up with my fellow nerds at our local comic book store for a few free comics, some sweet Marvel Merchandise, and of course all of this done in my favorite Star Trek shirt and galaxy … Continue reading
You may be familiar with the concept of Homeostasis [Derived from the Greek words Homeo (unchanging) + Stasis (standing)]. Literally it means to remain stable or the same. However, when talking about complex organisms (like people) there is a little bit more to it than just a perpetual steady state. So let’s back up just a bit, to the … Continue reading
This morning was Culpeper Middle School’s inaugural Race for Life to support the American Caner Society. The sun greeted my fellow runners this morning as we ran to: CELEBRATE survivors and what they’ve overcome REMEMBER those we’ve lost FIGHT BACK to take action against this disease that has taken so much. Today, I ran in remembrance of … Continue reading
Today was Powell Wellness Center’s annual indoor Triathlon. Their fantastic facility allows us to do it all: swim around the lazy river (no flip turns!), bike on their stationary trainers, and run on the treadmill. However, despite the frigid snow filled winter we have had … today was absolutely gorgeous in Virginia and reached almost … Continue reading
Between the mental stimulation of Combined Sections Meeting and the constant sensory stimulation of Las Vegas my mind and body were ready to run away after the last session on Thursday. So I did. Straight into the desert. My intention was to camp out at the Grand Canyon and spend Friday exploring until I had … Continue reading
I am a pretty a-political person and I most certainly avoid dreaded p-word conversations at work or with friends (So I certainly won’t bombard you here). However, if there is one thing those cats in Washington can teach us, it is how to reflect on what the action / inaction / and intentions of a … Continue reading
A Cup A Day 