Strangers are only friends you haven’t yet met!  Welcome to Tucson and my oasis in the desert!  Perhaps we will have the opportunity to meet and share tales of our adventures both here and in other parts of the world.

I have many hobbies and interests; I find there is not enough time in the day to explore all of the things I would like to learn.  So far, I have become accomplished at a few of the goals on my list: ultra-running, learning and teaching Spanish, playing tennis, cooking, decorating, and running a bed and breakfast in which friendly hospitality and ambiance are guaranteed.

The ultra-running part of my life is often curious to non-runners, but it’s really just a sport like any other.  The key to a healthy lifestyle is to find an activity you like that suits you and create a habit of it.  It’s not the type of activity or sport that matters; rather, it is your commitment to staying healthy that makes the difference.  For me, I have found I have the ability to run long distances fairly quickly and am able to compete at a national level in competitions from 12 hours, to 100 miles to 24 hours.  Yeah, you pretty much run the whole time.  Again, we can chat about this and other sports during your stay.  Maybe we will even have time to go for a hike, a run or play a few sets of tennis while you are here.

I have also had the opportunity to live and travel extensively in Europe and Central America.  Photos and other artwork from local artists and from artists in the countries I’ve visited are enjoyed in my home.  I look forward to hearing about your travels and adding some of those places to my list for future exploration.

Lynda