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A hand holding a large set of keys from a first classroom job.

It’s Official Official

When I began applying for teaching positions, I bookmarked all the employment pages of the school districts I wanted to work for. I admit that[…]

Running in a local 10K race with other participants on a rural road.

Capital City Classic 10k

Well, have you ever run a race, have a blast, and as your driving away think: “Poop, I didn’t take any pictures. How am I[…]

Little Rock Marathon

First, let me state that the 2014 Little Rock Marathon was re-routed for our safety.  I was only allowed to complete 14-ish miles.  At 11:30am[…]

Two runners posing together at the Run the Line Half Marathon event.

Run the Line Half Marathon

A few days before Valentine’s Day, Aaron asked me what I wanted for my gift.  I looked him square in the eye and asked for[…]

Two runners crossing a bridge during the Mississippi River Marathon.

Mississippi River Marathon

This past weekend, Lisa and I completed the Mississippi River Marathon.  We only have one more marathon (on March 2) before we are officially Maniacs![…]

Two runners posing together after completing the Inaugural 3 Bridges Marathon.

Inaugural 3 Bridges Marathon

This post is long and I am not sorry. Running the 3 Bridges Marathon was one of the best things that happened to me in[…]

The book House to House: Playing the Enemy’s Game in Saigon, May 1968 by Keith Nolan resting on a patterned surface.

Platoon Sergeant Paul Edward Jackson

My great uncle died in the Vietnam war.  He was my paternal grandmother’s brother.  My father has told stories about him and shared a few[…]

Cassatot River Trail Run 2013 race shirt and finisher medal.

2013 Cossatot River Trail Half Marathon

I gladly hopped out of bed at 4:15am and drove an hour and a half to participate in this half marathon.  I entered the GPS[…]

Group of runners and supporters at the 2013 Bismarck BBQ Bash XC 5K parade.

2013 Bismarck BBQ Bash XC 5k and Parade

This is the second year I have ran the BBQ Bash XC 5k.  The start line is a little over a mile from my house,[…]

That Totally Awesome Dam Night Run 5K event graphic from 2013.

Dam Night Run 5k

This race is ten minutes from my house, so I really have no excuse to not participate.  The course is easy (no hills) and the[…]