By Heather Nelson It’s been two months since Covid-19 upended our lives. It stole March Madness from us. It postponed baseball season. And it nearly robbed Liverpool’s league title. For some, it ended the school year. Or created unemployment. Or added to a list of mental health issues. I won’t lie — this time has…
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To my beloved Granny, Kathleen Enzolera
By Heather Nelson This is the eulogy I shared at my Granny’s funeral on February 10, 2020. Kathleen “Kathy” Enzolera — Born October 22, 1947; died February 3, 2020. Nurse, sister, mother, grandmother. A woman of faith. A bookworm. A friend. The best “sick” days were spent at Granny’s. The kind of sick days when…
Are carbs bad for you? and other things: a story of prioritizing personal well-being
By Heather Nelson Note: this article is part of a series. Heather shares her journey into a healthy lifestyle — body and mind — and invites you to take part in your own. If you’re thinking about or have thoughts of suicide or are concerned about someone you know or just need someone to talk…
The Road to 26.2: Why I Run
By Heather Nelson Here’s some of the responses I’ve got since committing to running a marathon: “You’re crazy!” “I get bored after running a mile!” “Well…good luck!” “A marathon?! Really?!” The words of encouragement and well wishes make the 26.2 miles seem more real, daunting. I’ve started to feel more pressure, and I thought to…
10 Things About Me
By Heather Nelson In an attempt to get back to blogging regularly, I thought it best to start — or restart — with a post about me. I’m not great at writing about myself. It’s almost like hearing the dreaded interview question, “So, tell me about yourself.” I’m bad at it. Where do you begin?…
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