My last long run of this training session was supposed to be today, but my kids have a stomach bug. I worked out Monday through Friday. I can't do much to improve my speed, expand my stomach or prepare for hills. So now I turn to the little things: Where will I stand in the … Continue reading KKC Training: The final push
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San Francisco trip
Sometimes pictures tell more than words can. Let's take a look at my adventure in San Francisco.
In the end …
As I began my work day, a notice flashed on the screen: "Linkin Park singer dead, Los Angeles coroner says." To be honest, I didn't know Chester Bennington's name until today. I just knew him as the Linkin Park singer. I knew how much I admire his vocal ability. The raw emotion that flowed out … Continue reading In the end …
Just an update
So, yeah. Things have been busy here. Very busy. For every up, there is a down. Sometimes the down is so fast and brilliant, you don't know you've hit bottom. I moved a lot as a kid. I thought it was cool and fun, until it wasn't anymore. By then, I think I was on … Continue reading Just an update
Becoming a zombie? Here’s what to do
Week 2: Zombie Apocalypse Training Well, we just finished up Week 2 of 2017. And I may say, maintaining the training has been easier now that I set a benchmark. In late February, I'll be running a 7-mile trail race called the Hillraiser Challenge. I'm scared and excited at the same time. The first offering … Continue reading Becoming a zombie? Here’s what to do
The feel of comfort
I feel it in my dreams like it is right in front of me. The memories of my past etched in granite survive drunken nights, talks to kids about why the sky is blue and plans for retirement. I used to spin it in my hand, and let my fingers roll its hard rubber, sometimes … Continue reading The feel of comfort
Surviving another decade
Yesterday was my birthday. It was a day of mourning and celebration. I survived another decade on this planet. Yeah! If I make it another 20 years, I'll surpass my father's age when he died. If I can make it another 54, I'll beat Bob. Uncle Bob, mentioned in this post, died as I was getting … Continue reading Surviving another decade
The card
My mom knows how to read minds. I needed some sign of encouragement this week, and it came in the Mother's Day card pictured above. I think I've said this before, but the past few weeks have been rough. There were days where everything ran smoothly. There were days when the kids seemed to fight … Continue reading The card
Darkness my old friend
It's good to talk with you again ... DARK O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING -- I haven't been myself since my dad's death. For the most part, it's a good thing. On the good side, his death opened up some things that I thought I purged my life of long ago. These memories come and go … Continue reading Darkness my old friend
Reblog: I Didn’t Take A Picture
This is a wonderful blog and a great post of the importance of putting the technology down and enjoying life. ------ This past Friday, my son, Jax, and I went to the park. It was early, around 9am, and we were the only ones there. It was quiet and calm, a complete contrast to our typical … Continue reading Reblog: I Didn’t Take A Picture
