Why I never stop trying and how I trained for the race in 29 days — Nightmare Before the Race Two nights before the triathlon, I dreamt that I couldn't find my bicycle at the race. I straddled the seat when I found it, but the bike started to disappear — piece by piece until it was invisible. A fellow racer told me I had to pedal harder to make…

Spring Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Five rocks to stand tall, proud. During my walks, I often see inukshuks scattered along the seawall or beach built by locals. I don’t know how the artists balance the rocks precisely without them tumbling but I imagine there is a certain degree of intuition, focus, patience, love, and science that inspires the creation. To me…

Spring Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Concentration will lead you to success. During a family walk, my son and I discovered hundreds of prickly pine cones along the trail. We took turns throwing them to see who could throw a pine cone the furthest — he won every single time. We stopped and I suggested we build “nature art” with the cones…

Spring Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Jenga anyone? Dare you to play. Can you create a piece of “nature art,” take a photo of it, and tell a story about your experience in six words? If you’d like to submit to the Six Word Photo Story Challenge and participate in the May & June Spring “Nature Art” Challenge, see full details and…

2022 Cooking Challenge (#19 Mexican Rice) “I can’t believe I cooked it!” — My cooking challenge is still on — this is #19 of 24 food dishes that I’ve cooked (that I’ve never cooked before). You can read my initial cooking challenge here. I’m getting used to hanging out with TeeKay (“The Kitchen”) and we’re becoming friends. This Mexican recipe popped into my…

Spring Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Energy and creativity connect our team. The other day I was at the beach and scribbled these names into the sand because I was thinking of my editorial team. It took me a few tries on paper before I figured out the best way to join our names. Later that day, I sent the feature photo…

Spring Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Brightened my day when I saw this. I stumbled across this piece of heart art by Adel Bernjian. You can read more about the artist here. The Day His Dead Daughter Spoke Spring Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art”medium.com “That’s what it’s all about: a smile on a face in a moment.” — Adel Berenjian Can you create a piece of “nature art,” take a photo of it, and tell…

Spring Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Simply holding three and letting go. Can you create a piece of “nature art,” take a photo of it, and tell a story about your experience in six words? If you’d like to submit to the Six Word Photo Story Challenge and participate in the May & June Spring “Nature Art” Challenge, see full details and…

2022 Cooking Challenge (#18 Cashew Chicken) “I can’t believe I cooked it!” — My cooking challenge is going well — this is #18 of 24 food dishes that I’ve cooked (that I’ve never cooked before). You can read my initial cooking challenge here. I like hanging out with “TeeKay” — (The Kitchen) on the weekends when I’m hungry. I subscribed to Averie Cooks…