One year. 75 times.

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W for walking and for #wycwyc. I have this thing where once a year I meet up with my sister and a friend and we walk 13.1 miles. We could do coffee. We could float. We opt for a half-marathon. We crazy like that. My sister lives in Austin and I see her all the time. My friend is a different story. To my chagrin, we chit chat sporadically during the intervening 364 days, but don't have ... Continue Reading

Family boot camp ISNT about the booty.

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ahhh youth. BOTH of ours. When The Child was tiny and more of a Tornado we moved our bods a lot together. We did Mommy & me everything: yoga, hopscotch, belly dancing, regular dancing. You name it--we tried it. And then she grew up a bit and we moved a LOT together: kickball, hula hoop, scooter, roller skates, Kangoo jumps. You name it--we tried it. And then, having discovered a love ... Continue Reading

jumprope

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  Recently Ive had reminders how short life is. If we dont slow down & listen to voices asking us to PLAY & not write about PLAYouts when we’re “ready” it may be too late. This post isnt about the prolific health benefits of jumping rope (sorry not sorry). It’s an invitation to join me in JUMPING not READING about said jumpage. Lets PLAYout! Portable. Least ... Continue Reading

3 lessons This is Us teaches about adoption.

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Before The Child and I watched the television show This is Us friends warned me about letting her see it. The majority felt I should preview the series prior to letting her watch. I wonder if it will be triggering for her? some asked. I bet it will make her think about her birth mother. That might make her sad. others suggested. I listened. I sat with their thoughts. I went with my gut. ... Continue Reading

Ditch the bio for a FUTURE-O.

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this incarnation of Carla possessed an entirely different bio Nothing strikes frazzle into the heart of a freelancer like the words: Send a bio and we're ready to publish! Challenging story assignment? We rise to the occasion. Full rewrite of what we'd thought was already amazing? No worries. Whatever it takes! New bio required in order to git paid? Complete and utter ... Continue Reading

My 4-step process to becoming a LARK.

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If I had to pick one I'd say I've always been a lark. I didn't drink coffee until after college & have pretty much consistently leaped out of bed like a puppy. For me the promise of what could happen during any 24 hour period has always been enough to launch me from bed before sunrise. most of my friends feel like THIS about mornings Back when I owned my boutique training studio, I ... Continue Reading

My 2017 mindful resolutions.

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over the years my goals have taken many forms. Creating last year's Mindful Summer Bucket List was life altering. Feelings of summertime frenzy vanished as it allowed us to focus on savoring experiences over checking list-items off. We lived Summer '16 with a sense of urgency (as always), yet unlike other years without a feeling of panic/time moving too swiftly. With the gift of this ... Continue Reading

Writing a fitness mission statement.

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my form of fitness. I believe in the power of intention. I look to my vision board as a source of motivation and inspiration. I turn to my gratitude board as a reminder of what I'm thankful for. I have a personal mission statement. I've recently revamped my blog's mission statement. I possess a carefully crafted spiritual mission statement. We've worked together to create a family ... Continue Reading

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