Today I am grateful for my mother, who is probbaly the best person I know. “Best” is intentionally broad; to be more specific, she is the most generous, empathetic, patient, kind, and smart lady I know, who marches to the beat of her own drum, has an open heart, a beautiful sense of humor, and a curious, analytic mind. I couldn’t have asked for a better role model in life.

at the post-race party following my first marathon in 2007