My husband and I rowed our double in the Chicago River half-marathon early Sunday morning. The course goes through downtown Chicago and turns around where the river opens out to Lake Michigan. For us, it’s just a sightseeing row, as there are many faster crews.

We’re traveling again this weekend for the Tennessee Gorge row in Chattanooga, which is another long sunrise row. I have to admit it’s not always easy to keep up with my husband’s Energizer Bunny level of activity, but it’s good for me anyway, even when it takes a little time to recover.

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”