by admin | Jul 31, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
Our neighbor is an avid cyclist and has completed a 100-mile run. I asked him if he has ever woken up on the morning of an endurance event feeling tired, as our energy level can vary from day to day. He said that he gets in a zone on days when he is contending and is...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
In the two years I have been writing this weekly blog, I’ve written it in many places, from an airplane to a hospital bed. As an old soul and deep thinker, I have shared personal thoughts, experiences and lessons I have learned throughout my extraordinary journey....
by admin | Jul 18, 2014 | Determination, PKD Will Not Beat Me
My husband and I live in Auburn, CA, known as “The Endurance Capital of the World.” The Auburn State Recreation Area is within walking distance from our home. This breathtaking park has more endurance sporting events than any other place in the world. One is The...
by admin | Jul 10, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
As toddlers we may be scared of bugs. Children might fear the dark. Adolescents may dread what others think of them. Adults’ concerns can be relationships, careers, homes, money, family and much more. The elderly might experience new anxieties as dear friends their...
by admin | Jun 26, 2014 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Positivity
I carry symbols of luck with me daily. In my change purse you will find a United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Master Gunnery Sergeant coin, which was given to me by a dear friend, Ed Loch, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2007. Next to this coin is a...
