Her father, a preacher, is already not happy with her first semester grades, but he’s allowed her to return to Richmond from Detroit to redeem herself. So far, she’s doing a bang up job and all because, “Ms. Scott, I guess I like the rush.” I suggest she consider sky diving instead. It’s, at least, regulated. Fast forward. Today I ran like the fool child I am. 18.74 miles to be exact.
fellowship/publication submissions: 2 fellowship/publication acceptances: 1 fellowship/publication rejections: 0 books: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Secret Shame: my mileage ;? Mantra of the Moment: It's all temporary.
fellowship/publication submissions: 3 fellowship/publication acceptances: 0 fellowship/publication rejections: 1 books: The White Boy Shuffle - Paul Beatty Secret Shame: my driving persona Mantra of the Moment: Keep going.
Running gave me confidence I didn't know I lacked. My body changed internally and externally and I surprised myself by achieving things I had considered out of my league and moreover out of my reach. Then I had a disappointing race experience at the end of a phenomenal training season. Which led to more disappointing [...]
fellowship/publication submissions: 1 fellowship/publication acceptances: 0 fellowship/publication rejections: 0 books: 0 Secret Shame: I see Stupid all around me which could very well be arrogance. (Or maybe evidence I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time). Mantra of the Moment: 11 Seconds
I voted. It's a simple gesture--my polling place is a few blocks from my home. The screens are touchscreen and simple to handle. So I voted. Also, this morning while waiting for the polls to open so I could vote, I sat with 2 young white women talking about fartleks and teaching; and with an [...]
I am ridiculously behind on posting my stats. So for all 10 of you who keep track of my publication oohs and oh-ohs, here they are: July fellowship/publication submissions: 0 fellowship/publication acceptances: 1 fellowship/publication rejections: 3 books: Sister Outsider - Audre Lorde Secret Shame: I am in a love/hate relationship with Sleep. Mantra of the [...]
I rebuke you, poor performance, in the name of all success that ever was and may (or not) buoy, anchor, or barnacle and I cast you in the Sea of F*ckYouNess. Owned. I am not convinced that is a descriptor that will suit and so it, too, to the Sea. When I was a girl, [...]
How Running Changed Me: Running Gave Me Confidence | Runner's World How Running Changed Me: Running Gave Me Confidence Darlene Anita Scott started running after getting out of a relationship and it changed her life. Published July 8, 2013 NAME Darlene Anita Scott AGE 38 OCCUPATION University instructor & writer HOMETOWN Richmond, VA What prompted [...]
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