…some days end with a Cone of Shame. Sigh. Violet’s expression sums it up perfectly: We’ve experienced some rough stuff lately. But like a river gradually carving its path, life has its own agenda. Guess we just need to keep going with the flow and try to enjoy the ride however we can. P.S. Violet…

Sidewalk chalk art is my favorite. This was a result of a pause along tonight’s run…and a fun photo app on my phone.

A day off in the middle of the week for absolutely no reason other than my body and brain needed a rest. And it was good. Slept in. Woke up to perfect weather with sunshine and light breezes. Lunch with my kids. Followed by frozen yogurt. In a Bugs Bunny bowl. With a Tweety spoon….

…I went there. I am now the proud owner of a complete set of limited edition Hello Kitty Uglydolls. I know…it’s a sickness. But come on. Aren’t they hilarious?? Given that I’m a *ahem* year-old adult with a grade school mentality when it comes to cartoons and toys, should it come as a big surprise…

Home from a work trip that lasted less than 24 hours, round-trip. Our meeting was an hour and a half out of Kansas City, but we managed to drive back through the city on the way to airport long enough to take a photo of the library. I saw this on twitter last week and…

This sad little guy grabbed my attention on the sidewalk while I was running tonight. My first thought was that he was a casualty of someone walking with a stroller. But then I decided it felt better to believe that he was resting after a rough chew and play session with the bulldog whose yard…

Do you think this looks like water or sky? Given that my zip code is firmly rooted in the Midwest, obviously this is the sky. But tonight it looked so much like ocean waves/foam it threw me for a loop.

Since I started running, I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon with the large population of cycling enthusiasts in our community. At the risk of making a sweeping generalization, they’re typically very unfriendly. Well, towards runners, anyway. They respectfully greet their own kind when they cross paths — either with a nod of acknowledgement or a slight…

…I was photographing these blooms. The next minute, I looked up and… A big storm was born and big, fat raindrops started splattering all over the place. Just like that.

I love that summer is here, bringing with it 90+ degree temperatures and wonderful sunshine. I love the lingering daylight and the ability to stay outside late into the evening. But for all its benefits, I have to admit that it’s made marathon training very, very difficult. I often feel like I’m walking as much…

It’s not every day that you get to watch a glass blower demonstrate his craft! But I got to do just that this evening. What a fantastic place! Outside of the studio workspace is a large gallery space and a wide variety of glass pieces for sale. I actually liked the reflection of this piece…