On Sunday, the girls and I ran in the Wharf to Wharf race. It is a 10k race billed as “The best little road race in California.” It  starts at the Santa Cruz Wharf and finishes at the Capitola Wharf. It was our second time competing. Last year Sophia, Eva and I did the race and this year Cheryl  and my sister Jill joined us. We had a blast. It is such a fun experience. Over 15, 000 people from all over the world participate in what is a fantastic, feel-good, life-affirming fundraiser for the local school’s sports programs. For us it was yet another exercise in family bonding. Since we all run at different paces, we don’t always stick together, but we always find each other at the finish line. We collect our T-shirts, eat our power bars and watch the elite runners pick up the top prizes. Jared, my ex and Keith, his partner, also ran  and afterward we all took the shuttle back to the start line and then walked to Denny’s for breakfast. It’s a tradition and one that I hope we will keep in the family.