Jenny Evans Dunham

I don’t know about you but sometimes I allow myself to feel bad because I’m getting older and haven’t achieved as many things as I would have liked. However, once again, the Olympic games provided some true inspiration for me. Another swimmer, Dara Torres, competed in the games and broke records at the age of 41. I couldn’t physically have done what she did at age 25 much less 41! During an interview with her, she mentioned that she has a team of people who work with her to help her overcome any problems that age presents, ie. sore muscles, fatigue, etc. Working with her team, she is able to do more than your average 41-year-old. Continue reading »

I don’t know about you but I enjoy watching the Olympic games whenever I can. One of my favorite sports to watch is swimming. This year I watched with bated breath as Michael Phelps broke a 36-year-old record by winning eight gold medals in a single Olympics. I remember watching him in 2004 and being amazed at his skill at that time. Imagine how much better he was this year after training for four more years! Personally, I’ve never been much of an athlete and I’m truly amazed by what people can get their bodies to do through constant hard work and training. It inspires me to do better in my projects - even though they’re not physical. Continue reading »

After having been in remission for some time, one of my neighbors is very ill with cancer. The ambulance has been to her house several times over the last month and she’s not doing too well at the moment. I can only imagine how terrible I would feel if a member of my family were suffering this way–but her husband always has a smile on his face. Whenever we speak about his wife and her condition, he chats in such a friendly manner. If I didn’t know what he is going through with his wife right now, I would never guess his situation. I know that he must suffer a great deal inside but he is showing the world a positive face. Continue reading »

This week we had primary elections in our state. Unfortunately, the candidate that I supported for governor lost by a very narrow margin. To say I am disappointed is a bit of an understatement. She represented real change and would have been a great asset to our state. So, does this defeat mean the end for her? Continue reading »

In the past month, two people who were close to me when I was growing up have passed away. One of them had suffered from a terminal illness so his death was expected. However, the other one had a sudden stroke and was dead within a few weeks although he had been recovering nicely. I don’t know about you but I have a hard time dealing with loss–of people and stability in my life. Continue reading »