What does a 37-degree day and writing a blog have to do with one another? Nothing if you don’t live in Chicago and if you are not a runner. To me, a calm, sunny 37-degree day in Chicago, means I can’t wait to find my shoes and run outside. All dressed and ready to go, the only thing bothering me was that I still hadn’t figured out what to call my blog. I knew that the blog had to be the intersection of writing and English and Spanish. People often talk about the runner “high” as if it is some magical thing that happens once you hit mile 1 or mile 2 but for me, clarity of mind is what I get from my runs. I seem to shake out the cobwebs. I guess perhaps that could be interpreted as a “high”. I have always been fascinated by the meaning of the word scribe in English and how closely it relates to the word escribir in Spanish. So as I ran I began to toss around the words scribe and write. Much to my surprise, when got back from my run and read more into the etymology of the word scribe I was sure I found the name of my blog. Thirty-seven degrees to some people may be a cold chilly day in Chicago but to me, it was an opportunity to do what I love and to land on a blog name that connects so many of my interests and passions. I guess the “high” did happen during my run even if I didn’t realize it was happening.
Last night Bill and I had a great time watching the Auburn Tigers move to Elite 8 status in the March Madness contest. While watching the Auburn players effortlessly shoot 3 pointers I was reminded of years of playing SkeeBall at Rehoboth Beach, DE. As a child, during my college days, in our dating life and as a Mom, I have always been the family reigning SkeeBall champion. I would stand at the SkeeBall throw line and effortlessly sink one winner in after another. Like the Tigers, the joy and elation were obvious. Each 50 point shot gave me more inspiration and more confidence. Winning at sports games and routinely beating my brothers, Bill and my sons helped to define who I am. I have always been an athletic person who loves a good challenge both on and off the court. Last night, the Tar Heels were outplayed by the Tigers but in the defining moment when the high scoring Auburn player Okeke was severely injured the Tar Heels remind...
Nothing like a run for inspiration, and I'm loving your blog name, LeeAnne! I can't wait to get back to running, but I'm still waiting for a bit warmer weather!
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