I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap. Ani DiFranco This past month has been a busy one in regards to my health. New insurance went into effect. Had my annual mammogram and check-up with my oncologist. Had the re-scheduled (from September) ultrasound of my […]
Coxswains lie. Regularly. “You are almost there!” “Another Power 10 and we will catch up to the other boat!” “You’ve got this!” “We are going to pass them!” ROW’s best coxes, Monica & Kendra & Barb & Lindsey, all lie to us regularly. That’s what they do to get the most out of a practice […]
Sex? Seriously? Let’s Talk About Sex Salt-N-Pepa Yo, I don’t think we should talk about this (Come on, why not?) People might misunderstand what we’re tryin’ to say, you know? (No, but that’s a part of life) Come on Let’s talk about you and me Let’s talk about all the good things And the […]
I’ve been extremely lucky. While the past few years have definitely been challenging ones, the bulk of my 50 years have been filled with lots of magic and adventure. I know a number of people who hide their age, but I’m of the mindset that I want to recognize these years. On a whim, I […]
I drove into Michigan yesterday to visit the Fam with Bleu and Zora. My parents are headed to Florida this next week for a couple of months and I wanted to drop in to see them for a quick visit. The reality is that this trip requires a 4.5 hour drive each way–which to many […]
6 months of water practices may be waning off, but with only a practice or two left of this summer’s water season, I felt extremely grateful last night to be out on the water with my amazing teammates, our wonderful volunteers and terrific coach, Lily, enjoying a beautiful sunset while getting a late season row […]
On October 14, 1960, after a day of campaigning in the 1960 presidential election, Senator John F. Kennedy arrived at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to head to bed, not to make a speech. However, close to 10,000 students were waiting for the candidate to speak at the steps of the Michigan Union […]
