Dr. Penner Places 27th, Eats Large Cake

Dr. Penner Places 27th, Eats Large Cake

Dr. Penner’s wife made this spectacular (and delicious!) gold medal cake in celebration of Josh’s successful race. As I rounded a bend near mile 8 of the Whidbey Half Marathon, the city of Oak Harbor came into full view.  The sun glistened on the...
Race Report

Race Report

The winter triathlon was a smashing success for the following reasons: 1.  I didn’t die on the course (even though I felt like I was going to!). 2.  I was thoroughly inspired by athletes in their 50s and 60s who were in phenomenal shape. 3....
The Little Things

The Little Things

Little things make a big difference. COVID-19 is too small to be seen by the human eye but it’s brought life to a grinding halt. Work, traffic, restaurants, sports, school, gyms, borders, church, travel, child care… nothing is the same. You know things are bad when...
Finding Motivation

Finding Motivation

Every once in a while, I sit down and give myself what I like to call a “talking-to.”   These talks are my way of “checking in,” by taking a moment to identify the things that motivate me in life.  I then try to intentionally increase...
“Old” Ladies and Young Children

“Old” Ladies and Young Children

I love accomplishing new things, and until this month, I had never done a cross country ski marathon. 26.2 miles of skiing from Mazama to the top of Sun Mountain in the Methow Valley sounded like a fun challenge! So I signed up, trained (or under trained as the case...
How To Choose A Good Chiropractor

How To Choose A Good Chiropractor

People need a good chiropractor like they need a good, honest mechanic. But how do you know a chiropractor is worth trusting with your spine?  Once upon a time, I was walking down a street in Nashville looking for a chiropractor. I was visiting the city and...