Monthly Archives: April 2013

Fear and Empathy

It’s been two weeks since the Boston Marathon, and tonight, in Portland, the Maine Running Company is hosting the Runners for Boston 5K, “to bring the community of runners & those that want peace and solidarity together to show support … Continue reading

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Vigilance and Intentionality

Yesterday, I was among the 500,000 people who trekked to Boston to see the marathon. Rousing myself at 5:30, I packed up supplies and hit the road, stopping in Portland to pick up my friend, Rick. The day was perfect for … Continue reading

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Space for Looking and Listening

I’ve had a few outstanding neighborhood runs this last week. The first was an 8-mile run across town, from my house to the Thorne Head parking lot and back. It was the first time I’ve experienced an easy 8 miles—or … Continue reading

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