I visited Oregon for the first time this weekend with the goal of completing my fifth half marathon in the town of Eugene.
The town was lush, green, and down to earth. We meandered the farmer’s market, ate good food, and – of course – ran a half marathon. The farmer’s market was my favorite thing [...]
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 Even though it’s beginning to feel like it’s been a long time since I lived in Brooklyn, I still miss the arts scenes there. Taking the photography my husband gave me as a birthday gift through Bemis School of Art challenges me to continue to grow in how I executive my creative ideas.  I have so much to be thankful for this week! This afternoon I’ll be stuffing Introvert Melissa into the closet and forcing Pseudo-Extrovert Melissa out to play, as I attend the Pike’s Peak Community Cupboard Community Dinner on my own. I know two other women who will be at the event (co-organizers Kat and Wendy), but because Nick is busy with Army business today, he [...] Some of the little things I’m happy are part of my life this week: Wow, do I have a lot to be thankful for this week. Where to start??? I’m not convinced about leaving San Francisco today. My flight leaves this afternoon, but I’m just not sure I want to get on the plane. Thanksgiving is more than a day to me this year- it’s the whole week. I’ve thought a lot about my personal and professional support networks; my mentors and the mentors I’d like to build relationships with; and some of the things about living in small town Missouri that are really good for me. I was invited to join my parents at a fish fry in Coffman, Missouri in another family’s large shed/garage/barn. Inside the barn, we listened to the men recount the day’s deer hunting adventures while we ate fried blue gill, potatoes and macaroni & cheese. |
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