This presidential election has a lot at stake. At least two supreme court justices will need to be picked, maybe three. There is the way with ISIS. Issues with Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. We need to mend fences with Israel. We have a weak economy and a...
This weekend, I went out and did a lot of things that I had never done before. Some things I understood what the outcome would be, some things were sprung on me without my knowledge. It is still a toss up as to whether I will ever trust my...
There is something that we have always talked about every March. Well, “every” is an absolute and I am sure there is a March we just gave up and didn’t talk about it. How about this: It is something we have been talking about for the last one hundred...
Here is the truth truth about running or any aerobic activity: It is great for the heart, respiratory system, bones, muscles and mind. But it is not great at burning fat. Someone recommended a great book to me called The Abs Diet by David Zinczenko. Basically the book touts...
I’m a tad sloppy. I get home during the week, take off my work clothes and let them fall to the floor. After a week of work, piles begin to form. I live alone so I do not have anyone telling me to clean up (though my girlfriend seems...
It’s my birthday this weekend. I have plans. I’m doing a race on Sunday and my daughter is coming to visit me. You would think this would make the weekend something I look forward to. Unfortunately, it’s not. In face, I am having a hard time dealing with sadness....
I had a very serious conversation tonight after a tough revalation. The question was “what can I fix in my life?:” Here were me answers: 1. My daughter. 2. My son. 3. I don’t know. I’m really lost. Thank God I have someone to refocus me.
I finally broke up with my girlfriend. we hav been going on and off for the last couple of weeks. But we hit the big bump this past weekend. Her daughter kept calling her while we were at a party. A party with her friends and coworkers. I finally...
This week has been busy. And good. The important things in life are still there and strong. I started working out again and have that satisfying ache in my muscles. My foot, which I hurt in the Rock N’ Roll Marathon is better and I think will be ready...
This past weekend, I ran in the Razorback 48 hour Ultramarathon. My goal was simple: run further than I have ever run before. As you know, things can get a little boring and lonely. At night, to keep occupied, I’ll take my phone and start texting friends. It is...