April in New York is always lovely. This year I'll be in New York celebrating my late mother's April 6th birthday! I'll be joining more than 7,000 other hearty souls from all over the country who'll be running the MORE Magazine marathon/half-marathon.
Back in her high school days, my mother strolled through Central Park after her prom at midnight. Some 60 years later, I'll be doing the same (well, hoofing it) in my sweats and running shoes, in gratitude every step of the way. You can check out the story featuring my "running tribute" to my mother at BetterTV (soon to be on my web site.)
Thank you, as always, for your letters. Thank you, too, for inquiring about my next book which is a memoir about how I learned to become a woman in the world. As described in the TV spot, my mother always believed in the importance of honoring who we are now, not just who we're trying to become. She taught me the organic power of learning to be myself and to love (actually love) all of life's mystery. Although we have our humanity in common, we are all originals. And therein lies the buried treasure whose magic we tease out our entire lives.
Off to the races...I'll be looking for the orange butterflies (you know what I mean, Mom.) Happy Birthday Dearest Mother: April 6, 1927-December 21, 2000! I love you...xoxoxoxoxo Maura
Maura -
I was in New York for this very race. It was the first marathon I ever ran (but not the last!). It was the most amazing experience. It opened me up to so many things - I had the courage to make other plans and pursue dreams. With a plan and determination - anything is possible. It is such a small world. Thank you for letting me relive this wonderful event.
Posted by: Laurie Moritz | July 31, 2009 at 08:17 PM