Author Archives: ccharle2

Butter

Body issues is a popular topic in literature. We can all relate in some way to not feeling insecure with some part of our DNA/God-given body.  We all, however, cannot relate to obesity. Butter is obese. Butter isn’t even the protagonist’s real name, but the name given to him by high school bullies and theContinue reading “Butter”

Mile Markers : The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run

I am a runner. Nowhere in that statement do I mean to imply that I am a fast runner or a strong runner. I simply mean by that statement that I run. I run to feel good and whole. Runners are runners if they say so  — and Kristin Armstrong emphasizes this sentiment in MileContinue reading “Mile Markers : The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run”

My Heart is an Idiot

Too Beautiful To Live originally broadcasted on KIRO Radio in Washington, but got pulled and was re-purposed as a podcast. The programming is often a mix of the host’s interests (Luke guests on Wait…Wait…Don’t Tell Me!), what’s going on Seattle, some current events (although the current events can range from pop news to politics), andContinue reading “My Heart is an Idiot”