Today's poem out loud: (Warning: contains singing)

Worship on the Trail

Writing Topic: Write about something that helps you push through difficult moments - a song, a phrase, a memory, a ritual. Describe a specific time when you needed it most.

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Summer Updates:

Move. Write Connect. meets July 23 at 9 a.m. For details and to sign up, click here.

Monday Zoom write-togethers will continue throughout July: I won't be able to lead the group on 8/4 and 8/11. I'll try to find someone to host these sessions. If not, I’ll see you back on August 18.

Summer break: I will be unplugging to spend time with family starting July 29. I’ll be back in your inbox on August 18.

Project Updates: My next book, Miles of Meaning: from Doubter to JFK 50 Mile Finisher, is currently in the editing phase! I'm excited to share updates and reveal the cover in the coming month.

Thank you for being here with me,

Julie

Right Now I See : Today's poem out loud.

What's one tiny detail from your day today that you almost missed?

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Move. Write Connect. meets July 16 & July 23. For details and to sign up, click here.

Monday Zoom write-togethers will continue throughout July: I won't be able to lead the group on 8/4 and 8/11. I'll try to find someone to host these sessions. If not, I’ll see you back on August 18.

Summer break: I will be unplugging to spend time with family starting July 29. I’ll be back in your inbox on August 18.

Project Updates: My next book, Miles of Meaning: From Doubter to JFK 50 Mile Finisher, is currently in the editing phase! I'm excited to share updates and reveal the cover in the coming month.

Thank you for being here with me,

Julie

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Thank you, Jeff for your gentle rebellion.

The Husband Who Didn’t Listen

Writing prompt: Write about an 'unexpected gift' - something that surprised you, not because it was unplanned, but because it was unwanted until the moment you received it.

You’re invited!

Join our online community writing session next Monday (7/7) at 11 am EST. We'll gather in silent solidarity to work on our creative projects, starting with a writing prompt to warm up. No experience is necessary.

You're welcome here if you seek accountability partners, fellow writers, or a supportive community space. After the prompt, please use this focused time to advance your project in any way you like.

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Join our Move.Write.Connect group this Wednesday at 9 a.m. (jumping is optional but encouraged!) We have fun. Brigitte is holding her 28-pound dog, Cupcake!

Go Brigitte!

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Thanks for following my Caygua Trails 50 series these past weeks. Monday brings Part 6: The Finish!

Now to the poem of the day:

Chunk by Chunk

What are your mantras of endurance? I would love to know. Head over to Run to Write on Substack and join the conversation.

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Listen in for the poem of the day: What Stays, What Goes— A poem inspired by todays story on Run to Write on Substack.

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Listen in for the poem of the day: From Roads to Trails.

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The Cayuga Trails 50 mile race was on Saturday. I carried the same beads in my running vest that I carried at the JFK 50 Mile—each bead representing someone touched by cancer and the inspiration for today's poem.

The Sound of Remembrance.

Thank you for listening in and being here.

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Today's episode—

The Highland Forest 1-2-3 trail run, Manufacturing sunshine™, and let's move and write together!

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Moving Meditation ...poem out loud.

Thank you for being here,

I'll see you back here next Thursday.

Here’s a writing prompt to give a go:

Tell me what did you know that you didn’t want to know?

We will resume our Monday write-togethers on June 2 at 11 am EST. I look forward to seeing you then in our Zoom room.

Take good care,

Julie

Welcome!

Today's poem out loud: Don't Let Me Forget

And ways to move. write. connect.

Thank you for being here,

Julie