Author's note: This was originally for publication in a local newspaper. It deals with a historic tour I took that depicts life for African-Americans from the Civil War era to the recent civil right era, about 150 years. It talks about slavery, Jim Crow and other things that may make some people uncomfortable. So, I … Continue reading Adventures: 150 years historical tour
Category: Misc. adventures
Historic adventure: Harriet Jacobs
Note: This was originally intended to be a newspaper article. Some of the tour deals with sensitive subject matter, mainly slavery in the South. EDENTON, North Carolina -- The Harriet Jacobs tour is offered through the Edenton State Historic Site. Tickets cost $2.50 per person and can be purchased at the agency's Visitor’s Center, 108 … Continue reading Historic adventure: Harriet Jacobs
Family adventure: Lighthouse climb
COROLLA, North Carolina -- Twice a year, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse hosts a free lighthouse climb. For no cost, or a small donation, you can climb all 11 stories -- 220 steps and nine landings -- of the lighthouse. Once at the top, you can see the Atlantic Ocean, the Currituck Sound and Virginia, depending … Continue reading Family adventure: Lighthouse climb
A learning adventure in positivity
Author's note: I originally wrote a version of this for the Chowan Herald, a weekly newspaper in northeastern North Carolina. Since this is a blog about all of my adventures, I have added this mental adventure. It happened the day before the Pinehurst 10K, which I recap here. PINEHURST GOLF COURSE, North Carolina — Friday … Continue reading A learning adventure in positivity
Don’t apologize
To the dark o'clock athletes We've crossed paths many times. You decked out in your running gear, almost invisible in the dark o'clock sky. I'm in my semi-pajamas, semi-running outfit holding the leashes of two small, but very barky, dogs. The dogs and I like routine. We set out at about the same time up … Continue reading Don’t apologize
The lies I tell myself
I love Rachel Hollis. Her book, "Girl, Wash Your Face," has changed my perspective on many things. Her book is divided by lies. They are lies she tells herself. Each chapter addresses one of the lies and how she changed her thinking about them. So, here are a few of the lies I've been telling … Continue reading The lies I tell myself
Adventures in blood donating
For the month of July, author and entrepreneur Jesse Itzler challenged the We Do Hard Stuff group to 35 workouts and to give back to their community. I use Charity Miles, an app that donated money to charity for every mile you run, walk and bike. But, donating my time and effort locally? That was … Continue reading Adventures in blood donating
