When you are ready to launch your website, you will want to give visitors enough reason to stick around and see what you have to say. Most visitors will want a quick first impression from a Home Page that looks clean and up-to-date. They will go to the About Page to see who you are. … Continue reading Initial Articles
Hills
Don and I have been running together pretty consistently recently. We had a turning point weekend about a month ago when we thought we had run 6 miles, but really when we'd mapped it out, it was 7. For some crazy reason, after that run, we decided we could train for the Austin Half … Continue reading Hills
To Wonder
"For sometimes when we wonder, we can make things begin to happen." The boys and I started reading The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong today. What I loved most today was that in the first chapter of this book, the kids are let out of school a whole hour early if they promise … Continue reading To Wonder
Try to Win
I had just raced my daughter to the bathroom when we were at Borders tonight, and she "won." (I did actually have to run myself as she is a little speedster). I told her we could race back and asked her who she thought would win. "Me," she answered. "Well, I don't know, but probably … Continue reading Try to Win
To Narrate
The other day, my first son finished the second half of Caddie Woodlawn during one of our trips around Austin with Grandma and Grandpa Dalrymple. We arrived home late at night, but he was eager to tell me all about the book. Of course! - it's past 10:00 PM, and my son WANTS to "narrate." … Continue reading To Narrate
Balance
I have come to the conclusion that some people were designed with more of a need for balance and order in their lives, and others can function smoothly in chaos and unpredictability. Some people are more "off the cuff" or "go with the flow" while others need plans and schedules. For those who know me, … Continue reading Balance