Sara MiddletonRunningI’m a mother and a runner. Before I had our two sons, there was not a lot of things I promised myself I would do. I didn’t say I would feed…Oct 23Oct 23
Sara Middletonstones scatteringTo conquer. To summit. To rise to the occasion. Oh to be a little boy…standing at the bottom of a fresh pile of gravel, small stones…Oct 23Oct 23
Sara Middletonreal workAnd they run…arms pumping, legs spinning, head down. They are pleased with the result — the profile, the surge, the feeling, the momentum…Oct 23Oct 23
Sara MiddletonJessie’s GirlTwenty-two the first summer I directed an overnight camp. “They didn’t make camp directors this young” the dads said burrowing. “Oh…Oct 23Oct 23
Sara MiddletonThe FightI saved a quote (attributed to Jessie Doyle) in my phone more than eight years ago that says: “I think the hardest part of having a child…Oct 23Oct 23
Sara MiddletonGovernment relationsOne of the most meaningful programs I had a small part in starting was an initiative of YWCA Edmonton called One Woman One Vote. While its…Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
Sara MiddletonRelationshipsReflecting on a career invariably brings up relationships. I consider myself fortunate to have had many positive connections with…Nov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2021
Sara MiddletonThe volume of your voiceI arguably had professional opportunity too soon. Soon enough that the dads dropping off their kids for programs would comment on my age…Nov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021
Sara MiddletonExperienceI started my first, full-time permanent job before I finished my undergraduate degree. The job, at the YMCA in Kitchener-Waterloo, involved…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Sara MiddletonPassionPassion is the great big lie the non-profit sector tells itself.Oct 13, 2021Oct 13, 2021