As a runner I have always appreciated your writing, a professional working in the wildfire preparedness space I really appreciate you sharing the steps you took at your daughter's and the work you plan to do at home. Wildfire and its impact on communities is a multifaceted problem requiring a variety of actions and responses, with everyone doing their part. You live in an area with excellent resources. If you haven't already I would encourage you to check out https://www.cowildfire.org/.
Continued safe wishes to you and your family and all of those impacted by these fires.
I imagine it might because of the loss of your friend’s Topanga home & the risk to your wood home here. I encourage you to share your Guardian story link here for others to read. Every time I see a Go Fund Me appeal from the fire, I think of that now.
Thank you for sharing your in-laws story. As someone living across the ocean from the US, it's been so upsetting hearing about the wildfires, and wondering how people will move on from the loss of a long-lived in home. Maybe from time to time, you could share how they find a new different life after this disaster. You've got so much on your plate, but sounds like you're doing great things with great grace.
I'm rehabbing a hamstring injury right now. The hardest part isn't the rehab process itself; it's fighting to think about the injury in the same way I frame unplanned time off for my athletes.
This was a great reminder to view the (infuriatingly small) steps in the right direction as a win. Thanks for sharing!
Good morning from Brisbane, Australia Sarah. My first ever comment on a Substack post. I loved your post Sarah and it resonated with me on many levels. Thank you for sharing your journey.
As a runner I have always appreciated your writing, a professional working in the wildfire preparedness space I really appreciate you sharing the steps you took at your daughter's and the work you plan to do at home. Wildfire and its impact on communities is a multifaceted problem requiring a variety of actions and responses, with everyone doing their part. You live in an area with excellent resources. If you haven't already I would encourage you to check out https://www.cowildfire.org/.
Continued safe wishes to you and your family and all of those impacted by these fires.
Thank you for sharing that link and for your work in wildfire preparedness!
This piece really resonated with me.
I imagine it might because of the loss of your friend’s Topanga home & the risk to your wood home here. I encourage you to share your Guardian story link here for others to read. Every time I see a Go Fund Me appeal from the fire, I think of that now.
💛 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/jan/18/california-fires-charity
Thank you for sharing your in-laws story. As someone living across the ocean from the US, it's been so upsetting hearing about the wildfires, and wondering how people will move on from the loss of a long-lived in home. Maybe from time to time, you could share how they find a new different life after this disaster. You've got so much on your plate, but sounds like you're doing great things with great grace.
Nice post Sarah. You're doing wonderful things, and writing about them beautifully.
Thank you, and thanks for reading.
“I can do more this week than last week.”
I'm rehabbing a hamstring injury right now. The hardest part isn't the rehab process itself; it's fighting to think about the injury in the same way I frame unplanned time off for my athletes.
This was a great reminder to view the (infuriatingly small) steps in the right direction as a win. Thanks for sharing!
You’re a great mom! And there’s a lot of good in all this that made me feel good too!
Thank you for reading this, with all you have to read. I’m so grateful to be back with your writing group.
I was so glad
To see your face!!
Haha, glad you liked the montage round-up! I swear I get a 2-3% performance boost on a treadmill from watching the Rocky 4 montages. 😆
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496?i=1000684868121
You might like this pod w/writer director Jesse Eisenburg.
And I can’t believe the Blades of Glory comedy film w/montages galore did not make the cut. I need all the humor I can this week…
Cheers !
Good morning from Brisbane, Australia Sarah. My first ever comment on a Substack post. I loved your post Sarah and it resonated with me on many levels. Thank you for sharing your journey.