Racing for a Reason
Rehabbing a shoulder & wrist injury I was tired of sitting on the sidelines. For the past 3 months I have not been racing, rather attending events & taking pictures, cheerleading & the...
View ArticleReflections on the loss of Andrés Pombo
Written 8/27/15: Yesterday I received the news that Andrés body was found – although I had already personally grieved for my friend, my heart is so heavy for his family. This experience along with...
View Article4th Annual Lake Mary Jane Paddle Race a Success
It’s amazing to build something from the ground up and watch it grow year to year from the efforts and contributions of many hands. As the old saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a baby” and the...
View Article“The Wound is Where the Light Enters You”
I was tested yesterday – let down and affected by cruel behavior, disappointed in humanity. I allowed myself to go through the emotions: The first reaction was immature and toddler like – I wanted to...
View ArticleIs it Possible to Enjoy a 32 Mile Paddle Race? A Look Back at ChattaJack 2015
I’ve resisted racing ChattaJack, the 31.5 mile paddle race, for a few years now despite the attempts at persuasion by my crazy paddle racing friends. I’ve never been an endurance athlete or enjoyed...
View ArticleStick to Your New Year’s Resolution Like Glue
We all have good intentions to stick to our New Year’s resolutions to be healthier, feel better, get moving & eat well – all very important goals for a successful & positive year. Inevitably,...
View ArticleMas Amor Por Favor
“True love is ultimate freedom” – Anusara Yoga founder John Friend …Not to be limited to romantic love between 2 people but extended to all living creatures including loving ourselves. When we strip...
View ArticleBanana River Fish Kill 2016
Yesterday was International Water Day … This is our backyard today…. We need lots of shares to raise awareness and we can start doing our part now to make change. The Banana River is relatively...
View ArticleHappy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day means celebrating my mom – the amazing person she is and the life she has given me. This list can go on and on but to summarize, she has given me unconditional love and support, allowed...
View ArticleHappy World Oceans Day 2016
An Ode to Mother Ocean – written by Jessica Cichra You give us fun swell to ride, beautiful horizons, amazing seascapes, and a calming rhythmic tide. 🌊 We marvel at your creatures, dive into your...
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