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.
Ten years ago, over coffee, my dearest friend Sande and I began discussing how our monthly Bunko game with girlfriends had seemed to have run its course. Don’t get me wrong, I loved getting together and getting away from my family routine on a Friday. However, I felt that my life had taken a turn and I was looking for ways to go out with my husband and all our friends. Over coffee, we crafted an idea of what would become the Second Saturday Social Club. The original idea included 9 couples, one couple has since moved away. The idea was that once a month you and your husband planned an outing and shared the idea with the social club. At best you would have 8 other couples join you and at worst you and your husband would have a date. It seemed like a win/win scenario. We were careful to explain that the social event could be easy as going to a restaurant or as complicated as hosting a dinner party or cocktail hour. Over the years the Second S...
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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