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April 30, 2021
Meet Sarah: Living Fierce
A long-time supporter of the American Heart Association’s Capital Region Heart Walk & Run, I walk in memory of my little brother, father, and grandfather. I also walk to honor several loved ones who live with or have overcome heart disease, including my uncle who received a heart transplant a few years ago. I’m thrilled that this year’s American…
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February 19, 2020
6 Ways I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone and Into Clothes I Haven’t Worn in a Decade
I eat A LOT. Years ago, when purchasing a new lunch box I had to ask the clerk to pretend I was a 6ʹ tall construction worker and stop suggesting dainty lunchboxes. During the work day, my very predictable breakfasts (yes, plural!), lunch, and snacks are all very healthy and consisted largely of fruits and…
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June 20, 2019
Putting Herself First – Part 2
Earlier this Spring I wrote about my friend and colleague Sara Block as she took part in a 12-week heart health program called the BetterU Challenge. At the time, she was halfway through the program and finding the experience very rewarding. Now I’m checking back to see how she made out on the rest of…
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April 16, 2019
Putting Herself First
One Mom’s Commitment to Better Health Since 2010, I’ve been a proud team coach of Arterial Motives for the American Heart Association’s Capital Region Heart Walk & Run. I walk alongside my family and friends in memory of my dad and grandfather, as well as in honor of several loved ones who have overcome heart disease. I…
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March 06, 2018
A Doodler’s Journey
As a kid, I drew and doodled constantly. My high school notebooks were crammed with illustrations filling the margins and any blank spaces. As a graphic design major, I took a ton of drawing classes in college. Despite all of the warnings from my professors, after graduation I largely stopped drawing and sketching.
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February 01, 2018
My Dad is Why
It was a normal family dinner… On Monday, April 24, 1995, I sat down for dinner with my parents and three little brothers.
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