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Dear Book Lovers, Welcome! I am delighted that you have found The Through the Looking Glass blog. For over twenty years I reviewed children's literature titles for my online journal, which came out six times a year. Every book review written for that publication can be found on the Through the Looking Glass website (the link is below). I am now moving in a different direction, though the columns that I write are still book-centric. Instead of writing reviews, I'm offering you columns on topics that have been inspired by wonderful books that I have read. I tell you about the books in question, and describe how they have have impacted me. This may sound peculiar to some of you, but the books that I tend to choose are ones that resonate with me on some level. Therefore, when I read the last page and close the covers, I am not quite the same person that I was when first I started reading the book. The shift in my perspective might be miniscule, but it is still there. The books I am looking are both about adult and children's titles. Some of the children's titles will appeal to adults, while others will not. Some of the adult titles will appeal to younger readers, particularly those who are eager to expand their horizons.
Showing posts with label Portland Race for the Cure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Portland Race for the Cure. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Please consider supporting me in the 2010 Portland Race for the Cure


I know that this is a blog about children's books, but it also a blog about children and their families. Thousands of children's lives are touched when members of their families get breast cancer. This Sunday I will be running in the Race for the Cure in Portland. My ten-year-old daughter and my husband will be walking in the 5k walk. Please consider sponsoring me in this race. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

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My family and I before the race in 2009

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Race for the Cure

This is completely unrelated to books but because it is something that is dear to me I thought I would share my thoughts with you. A few years ago a friend invited me to join her in the Race for the Cure in Richmond, Virginia. On the day she ended up missing the race and I ran it on my own, but it turned out to be such rewarding event that I decided on that day, as my legs throbbed and my lungs burned, that I would do this every year unless I was bed bound with some ferocious illness. I ran again the following year and had the incredible privilage to run alongside a courageous lady who had been fighting breast cancer off and on for many years. As we ran the lady told me that this race was going to be her last. After years of fighting and of racing, "the sand in my hourglass is running out." I arrived at the finish line in tears - much to the distress of my husband and daughter. The day left me thoughtful and determined to keep on running in honor of that lady and others like her.


This year my family and I are going to drive north for five or so hours so that I can run in the Portland Race for the Cure on Septmeber 21st. I have a weak ankle and my back is in a mess but I will be there with bells on! If you live in Oregon or Washington please consider joining me. These races are extraordinary events and I would not miss one for the world. If you can't be there in person please consider making a donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Or you can sponsor me my run. I promise that I will give it my best, and I will tell you all how it went when I get home.


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