Samsmom: Life, Joy, Loss and Loving your Mitochondria

I had a ridiculously fun weekend. I danced way too much for my poor new knee. I sang loud and off-tune. I gave my nephews sloppy kisses. And I found myself back in the beautiful mountains so close to my home. It was a joyous weekend. Ridiculous Joy is a funny, lovely, unsustainable thing. Sunday…

This is a great song by the Pixies if you have a chance to listen. It’s been a while since I have posted. A new knee and six weeks of rehab since I have posted. And where is my mind? It’s better….but I have learned quite a lot about myself along the way. When you…

13 years ago my life looked very different- it was the Summer of 2009, Samantha was on day 14 at Children’s Hospital and I was trying, very, very hard to train for the Courage Classic. I would ride from the hospital. I took the elevator from the 8th floor in my helmet, cycling shoes and…

Privileged, empowered, white, upper middle class, 50ish female. This is me. You could call me a Karen…although I hate that term and feel bad for my friends named Karen. It could have easily been a Heather meme instead. “OMG she is such a Heather.” Because I kinda am. But I know who I am. I…

My article around a local brewer was just published. I’m really not a beer drinker but this was fun to write. Clearer text is below the article. Lets meet for a beer! What is Kyle Brewing in Candelas? Colorado is known for its stunning natural beauty, sunny days, active families, and great craft beer. Kyle…