Five things I thought about during my morning run:
1. The scent of sweet flowers on the breeze making me gag. Then I turn the corner and smell trash. Don’t know which is worse. 2. They say it might hit 90 today. I’m thinking they are wrong. but it’s warming up. 3. So much writing to do that I feel guilty taking 30 minutes to run. But it’s my sanity. And therefore a MUST. 4. Jen’s voice on the phone this morning. Gosh, I love her. 5. Stage week for the girls dance showcase. Late nights. Short tempers.And last...
Read MoreFive things I thought about during my morning run:
1. An outside run two days in a row. My joints are not happy with me. 2. Blowing pink blossoms falling into puddles. Pretty. 3. Malice Domestic is NEXT WEEK! 4. Shopping. Grrrr. 5. Pollen, pollen, everywhere….Ah-choo!
Read MoreFive things I thought about during my morning run:
1. It’s a little chilly, the sky is gray and overcast. Perfect morning for an outside run. 2. Pink, white, and yellow blossoms popping against the dark sky. 3. Can’t wait for Malice Domestic. So excited—and nervous! 4. Edits on DEATH OF AN IRISH DIVA. Enough? Not enough? So hard to tell! 5. One foot in front of the other. Feet on pavement. Breath in lungs.
Read MoreFive things I thought about on my late morning run:
1. My daughter Emma auditioning for Les Mis today. She has such a strong spirit. She keeps auditioning for all these local plays, is good, and gets great feedback, but is never the right fit. But she keeps on going! 2. Tonight is my 50th b-day party. It’s going to be so much fun. I think. 3. Water is a great thing. I want some. 4. Perfect cool morning for a run. Warm sun. Cool breeze. Ni-ice. 5. Should start everyday with a bit of chocolate. Yep.
Read MoreFive things I thought about during my morning run:
1. Skipping out on Zumba to run because it’s such a gorgeous morning. Couldn’t resist! 2. Have I told you about the new title we are kicking around for book #3 in the Cumberland Creek Mysteries? Death of an Irish Diva. Fingers crossed that we use it! 3. It’s a bit windy. Sometimes I’m running against the wind–which reminds me of that Bob Seger song. Every time. 4. So much to work on–where to begin??? 5. I love getting hot and sweaty and feeling the cool...
Read MoreFive things I thought about during my morning run:
1. Yep. I still love to run, but Zumba is a lot of fun, too, And I’ve been taking as many Zumba classes as I can manage. 2. March is an exciting month for me because of the Virginia Festival of the Book. I’m on a few panels and I love catching up with old friends and meeting readers. 3. Sometimes running is a slog. And most of the time it’s when I’m running at the gym. I can’t wait for some better weather. 4. Going to New York in May. Speaking of better weather....
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