Hi Gary, what a classic! Thank you for mentioning it and for the kind remarks. This one certainly tested my strength and was grateful to have so many run buddies with me to keep me going. Hope you and Beth are well.
Jules, the photo of you crossing the creek is priceless. Frolicking in nature. You pay true homage to the indigenous people on whose land we "moderns" desecrate 24/7/365. Will we ever wake up from our "Sleep of Convenience" in time? Thanks for leading the way Jules. May your life continue to be your compelling message: Courage Over Convenience.
HA! I'm sure you're not alone. :) During my training, there were so many rainy day runs. It prepared me well for these creek crossings. Thanks for reading along Richard. Curious, do you have another poetry collection in the works?
Why thank you for asking Julie. I have more books I COULD publish. The thing is, poetry books from small publishers don't sell. And establishment publishers want establishment-approved poets. So my plan is to publish a famous novel and then piggyback the next book of poems on it. Should be easy, don't you think? : )
"nature's power and my own small place within it" - so good, Julie. I love that sentence and its sentiment. I know that feeling, too, being part of something in the physical and the spiritual. Can't wait to read what's next! And good for you for running through the water, injury/accident free! Go you!
I’m out of breath just reading this wonderful, immersive piece, Julie! I can see I missed a couple of chapters and will have to catch up! The picture is amazing too.
Hi Ruth, Thank you so much for reading and I do love the action photo too. The photographer took some amazing photos. I had to purchase a few. Thanks again and lots of hugs to you. xx
Julie B. Hughes, you are a true champion. In strength and Spirit. I smiled as I remembered Neil Young’s classic “Long May You Run.”
Hi Gary, what a classic! Thank you for mentioning it and for the kind remarks. This one certainly tested my strength and was grateful to have so many run buddies with me to keep me going. Hope you and Beth are well.
Convenience beckons
But choose the road less traveled
A "life worth breathing"
Jules, the photo of you crossing the creek is priceless. Frolicking in nature. You pay true homage to the indigenous people on whose land we "moderns" desecrate 24/7/365. Will we ever wake up from our "Sleep of Convenience" in time? Thanks for leading the way Jules. May your life continue to be your compelling message: Courage Over Convenience.
Hi Clark, Another briliant poem and I love "Courage over convenience" (perhaps a great book title in your future)
Thank you for your encouragement and I do love that photo! It makes me laugh. The photographer was excellent.
ugh... wet shoes. I'd be takin that bridge : )
HA! I'm sure you're not alone. :) During my training, there were so many rainy day runs. It prepared me well for these creek crossings. Thanks for reading along Richard. Curious, do you have another poetry collection in the works?
Why thank you for asking Julie. I have more books I COULD publish. The thing is, poetry books from small publishers don't sell. And establishment publishers want establishment-approved poets. So my plan is to publish a famous novel and then piggyback the next book of poems on it. Should be easy, don't you think? : )
LOL! I learned this the hard way. Yes, easy peasy...go for it!
"nature's power and my own small place within it" - so good, Julie. I love that sentence and its sentiment. I know that feeling, too, being part of something in the physical and the spiritual. Can't wait to read what's next! And good for you for running through the water, injury/accident free! Go you!
Good morning Mary B! Thank you so much for reading along. :) What an adventure and I was very grateful I made it injury free.
You continue to inspire me. I love the writing of this race. I feel like I ran it with your descriptions. Good for you, friend. XO Tracy
Thank you so much Tracy for reading and being here. I hope your training is going well. :)
I’m out of breath just reading this wonderful, immersive piece, Julie! I can see I missed a couple of chapters and will have to catch up! The picture is amazing too.
Hi Ruth, Thank you so much for reading and I do love the action photo too. The photographer took some amazing photos. I had to purchase a few. Thanks again and lots of hugs to you. xx