Yesterday was International Women’s Day, celebrating the power, value and contributions of women all over the world. I am completely humbled when I think about the women in Canzibe, South Africa, whom 25:40 relies on to teach at the Masonwabe Preschool and the 25:40 after care program.
Every weekday, at least 5 women show up on [...]
Continue Reading →After reading some Clifford books and making faces with round crackers and icing, the 5-year-olds lined up at the door, anxious to go outside and run.
They lined up at the door.
Nicely.
In a straight line.
And walked outside.
I almost cried tears of joy.
This isn’t your typical suburban preschool where all the [...]
Continue Reading →Dear Friends,
Today, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day. You probably won’t hear anything else about it unless you live in a big city, maybe see a small item in the paper about it. Unless you have AIDS or have had a loved one die of it, the day pretty much passes unnoticed here in the comfortable, [...]
Continue Reading →I had a great run Oct. 30, finishing the Marine Corps Marathon 10K in 51:30, which is about an 8:20 pace. I ran alone, but felt good as I watched the scenery around me, inspired by the music playing and the people all around me.
It was cold, but I was warm in my [...]
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