Unscripted
An unexpected personal best
On May 1st, I completed the Door County Half Marathon. I ran some, I walked some, I wanted to sit down and cry. But I didn’t.
May 22nd, 2010 by Michelle Sieg
Alone with my thoughts. Or am I?
Sometimes it’s a blessing, sometimes a curse, but it’s always best when I can combine thoughtfulness with company.
Apr 16th, 2010 by Michelle Sieg
The Four Agreements
Don Miguel Ruiz's book transforms common self-limiting beliefs into four simple guidelines-but sometimes things are easier said than done.
Apr 2nd, 2010 by Michelle Sieg
Emotional nudism
The more comfortable I become sharing my struggles, the more I notice people opening up to me. It turns out I’m not the only one who feels naked sometimes.
Feb 26th, 2010 by Michelle Sieg
A semi-silent retreat (and lots of talks with myself)
A quiet journey to a Wisconsin hermitage leads Michelle Sieg to some deep-seeded realizations.
Feb 13th, 2010 by Michelle Sieg
Our father who art in the shower
TCD blogger Michelle Sieg finds that spreading herself too thin complicates everything from saying a morning prayer to remembering where her parents live.
Jan 29th, 2010 by Michelle Sieg
Starting 2010 on fire
TCD's Michelle Sieg discovers the switch to ignite her flame.
Jan 8th, 2010 by Michelle Sieg
This new year, don’t waver
'Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions. For many people, losing weight, eating better and exercising top the list of goals — again.
Dec 31st, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
The Beatles, the Bible and the top of a hill
Life's momentous ups and downs have a way of coloring the journey and streamlining perspective.
Nov 16th, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
The power of a personal best
Looking back, the race really ran parallel to my life as of late. I alternated between feeling really strong and feeling pain.
Oct 26th, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
Why Des Moines?
While I'm out running among the gays, the straights, the farmers and the other progressives, I'll be quietly celebrating with Iowa.
Oct 15th, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
Waking to the sound of a car alarm
I think that’s how it is for people sometimes. We get used to things — even the stuff that drives us crazy.
Oct 5th, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
