I'm going to get a little philosophical here...but I've been doing a lot of reflecting this summer. And as my time in the Midwest comes to a close very soon - I have realized a few things. When I learned we would be returning to the Midwest back in March I was ecstatic. I knew this time would go extremely fast, it would be very full, and I would get to strengthen my relationships with family. All that has been accomplished. I also wondered, "will it feel weird to be back?" Indeed. I've realized that I have changed a lot since I last called this place my "home". Grown is probably a better word choice than "changed". This time has made me feel as though during my time away - I was painting the outline of a painting. Understanding what was going on - staying in touch with where everyone was it - but you don't really get to "fill in the lines" until you are face to face with those people. I really felt like I've be...
Ruminations of a runner and recipe-maker, who serves up ranty cynicisms from time to time.