Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Waiting for Superman. They Are.
Last night I saw "Waiting for Superman" -- and was completely inspired. I know so little about education policy but I've always had the impression that school choice is best. Meaning, give parents the opportunity to choose the right kind of school for their child....
Book Love: “The Life of Pi”
Recently, I read the Life of Pi -- the story of a young Indian boy who is the lone survivor of a shipwreck. Stranded on a lifeboat with a tiger for nearly a year, it is an amazing (fictional) story of survival in such a bizarre circumstance. Having grown up in a zoo...
Chilean Miners Rescue: Joy
I just watched my first live rescue of one of the trapped Chilean miners. What could have been a major tragedy -- and has been so often in the past -- was an occasion of joy. Watching one of the men's wife's face as she awaited his safe arrival above ground was...
My Chicago Marathon (Long Version!)
This weekend I visited Chicago for the second time in my life -- to run the 2010 Chicago Marathon. It had been two years since I ran my first marathon and this one was doubly exciting because I prepared more, and got to meet my family in a different city. Though I...
Talking About “Cakewalk” by Kate Moses
I have a particular love for memoirs and Cakewalk is no exception. It's funny that I've read two books in a row pertaining, in large part, literally and metaphorically to food. Having struggled with food issues since I was 13 years old, it's actually therapuetic for...
The Bike Ride: 146
I'm posting the Day 5 video of Lindsey, Glenn, Brooke and my Dad's (also, a couple of their friends) ride to New York City from Indianapolis. They've been riding their bikes everyday, all day since last Saturday to raise money for Love146, an organization that exists...