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Mindy Levine I like to read happy books. This was not always true. I used to love novels about quirky off-beat characters. I devoured books by Audrey Niffenegger, Saul Bellow, Amy Chan, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and John Irving, to name a few. They were and still are beautiful, strange and evocative. These books offer the same magic … Read more
I am the kind of person to whom other people invariably feel comfortable giving advice. Throughout my life I have frequently been approached by strangers telling me what I am doing wrong. This free torrent of advice has encompassed almost every aspect of my life experiences, from the correct way to put on suntan lotion … Read more
When does a runner stop being a runner? How many training breaks must we endure before we stop saying we’re still in training? How much downtime must we experience before we stop being runners at all? I am writing this while sitting on a bench beside a path I have frequently run in the past. … Read more
I look down at my newest pair of running shoes. Bright turquoise with yellow slashes that scream speed. The shoes look fast, but I am not. I am slow and tentative as I walk/run around a very small local pond. Last year this was a quick easy four mile outing for me. Now I leave … Read more