Tag Archives: memories

Trump Trauma

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Callie Skokos

“A word after a word after a word is power.” – Margaret Atwood The filmstrip of my mind clicks through the scenes ever so quickly this morning – with every footfall that lands and crunches on the fallen leaves blanketing … Continue reading →

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The Teddy Bear, the Unbeliever, and the Holy Spirit

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Callie Skokos

McKenna kisses the fabric heart and whispers, “I know this bear will help you heal. We all just need a little love.” Then, she tucks the heart into the stuffing of the teddy bear’s body and looks at me with … Continue reading →

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This Mess

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Callie Skokos

The howling wind through my open window found its way into my dreams this morning.  I awoke with the harsh realization that what I thought were crashing waves on a Tahitian beach was merely an obnoxious vortex of fast moving … Continue reading →

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Last Rites and Hill Repeats

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Callie Skokos

It’s Friday.  Friday is supposed to be my rest day from running and training.  It’s supposed to be the day I sleep a little longer and spend a bit more time with my coffee and my laptop before the kids … Continue reading →

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Poetry in Motion

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Callie Skokos

I’m lacing up my running shoes and finishing the last sip of my coffee when I give my Twitter account one more glance before I start to close the lid on my laptop.  But, then something catches my eye and … Continue reading →

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Commencement Speech for One

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Callie Skokos

Getting started this morning is oddly comforting as I slowly click up the speed on the treadmill.  It’s the second week of May, but an unexpected weather pattern released a blanket of snow across Littleton and welcomed us with about … Continue reading →

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Grace and the Candy Cabinet

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Callie Skokos

Finally it’s getting a little lighter I think as I take the first sip from my beloved coffee and stare out the kitchen window that faces today’s pink-hued glowing mountains.  I love daylight savings time – and the hope that … Continue reading →

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The Runner, the Son, and Grace

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Callie Skokos

My iPhone’s weather app reports that it’s negative 11 degrees and snowy today at 5:02 a.m.  My phone, however, has not revealed anything I don’t already know.  I awoke with an unshakable chill and my coffee doesn’t even feel hot … Continue reading →

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The Thread That Runs Through It

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Callie Skokos

I don’t believe in ghosts and I don’t believe in luck. But I do believe in energy. I believe that if you wake up in the morning and think you’re going to have a bad day, you ultimately will. On … Continue reading →

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You Inspire Me

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Callie Skokos

I started running when I was in seventh grade because my parents thought I was getting fat.  At first, it was painful and boring and every labored step was confirmation that I was now a ‘fatty pants.’   I was not … Continue reading →

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