Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Marine Corps Marathon #3: So You Think You’re a Rockstar…
I had the content of this blog post geared up around, oh....mile 21. Where to begin on the lessons learned during my nearly 5 hours of running yesterday's Marine Corps Marathon?We'll start with hellish Saturday, where everyone's best friends Icy Rain and Freezing Cold...
My Father’s Eyes
So here it is. One day till the marathon and I can't shake something that's been on my mind. I write this blog and I have my job and my life and the many wonderful things in it. Yet, it's all about ME.Yes, I tithe at church and give money to good causes. I sigh...
Evolution of a Marathon Runner
I've got marathon fever and I don't think I want to find a cure! Often, people ask me how I got started -- or what made me want to start running marathons. It didn't happen overnight, I'll tell you that!Before 20003: I've almost always kept up regular exercise in some...
Perfect Frosted Gingebread Cake
Yes, please! I don't know about you but in addition to pumpkin-everything, I also love gingerbread as a fall snack. The combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, ginger and more is irresistible in moist, iced cake form!Truth? I picked up a box of the instant kind...
Luray Caverns: A Trip in Time
One thing I love about living in DC is that there are so many day trips you can take nearby to really cool places. We are a stone's throw away from the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains -- which are a sight when the leaves turn in autumn. It's like you are immediately...
Peach , Parmesan & Feta Pizza
Lately, I've been trying out different pizza joints to see if the smaller businesses are any better than good old Pizza Hut or Dominoes. While I've yet to try a pizza that I don't like, I can't say I've been overly impressed by the new places I've tried, namely Naked...