If you are new to the party, let me catch you up to speed. I used to be fat. I gained about 70 pounds with my first pregnancy, and just never managed to lose them. Until I knew I was done having kids. Then I decided it was time to get healthy. I entered a triathlon. […]
Swim Across America
I’m running in the Boston Marathon. And I need your help.
this is a previously published post. please read it (again). please “like” it. please share it. and if you can, please donate. My little brother Christopher was born in 1982. I was in 8th grade at the time. He was a surprise, and he was perfect. I was always one of those kids who wanted […]
My charitable and oh so caring organization? You got that fucking right, Gabrielle.
Dear Gabrielle, The other day I wrote a post which was an update about a woman named Patty and her two young sons. Patty is a fairly new reader who very bravely asked for help a couple months ago. This ultimately resulted in her leaving a really unhealthy relationship and then starting a new life with […]
88 Days and Counting
If I had to make a list of the biggest influences in my life to date, two things would be at the top of my list. The first would be my parents. And the second would be the sport of swimming. My parents have modeled the importance of hard work, perseverance, loyalty, and the bond of family. And so […]