An open letter for when you want to cheer on your fellow runner or possibly invite them to run with you.

When the whole family gets real friendly with Covid.

When the joke might be funny, but you keep forgetting to laugh.

When it’s time to say goodbye.

When you have to get ready for the next move and think there’s actually a way to make it go more smoothly. You are delusional. But at least you can still laugh at yourself.

When military kids say goodbye.

When there isn’t enough time for everything.

When you realize that regular stress management techniques just aren’t cutting it.

When you don’t know when to start prepping for what’s coming.

When you want to finish the year off well…while still thinking about what’s coming next.

When its easier to just thank a veteran.

When you want to be a woman of action, but the piano won’t paint itself.

When you want planning perfection but need a margin for grace and growth.

When I look back at the summer and forward into the school year…