I don’t know if you caught the piece that Bill Maher did on the need to “bring bacK’ fat shaming as a tool to get people to… Read more “It’s a Shame”

Last morning in Derry, Northern Ireland. Having my last wee scone and coffee aye, and reflecting on the last week. 4 races / runs 23 1/2 miles… Read more “Teamwork (makes the dream work)”

Well. 59 Damn. First off, I made it, which I think some people didn’t pick in the office pool. For a long time, in my youth ,… Read more “Birthday Blog”

  So I’m sitting in my doctor’s office, waiting to find out why my “bilirubin” is high, and does it imply an issue with my gall bladder.… Read more “Exercise & Autism”

Tis the season, kids! At least the tail end of it. When families pile into cars and go to California and then  sell the car for day… Read more “Vacay!”

Can we take a week to talk about a pet peeve of mine? I do spend some time being active. Running, gym time, biking, etc. And I… Read more “Ah Youth!”

To borrow a phrase from “Biloxi Blues” .. …”Man it’s hot. It’s like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t take this kind of hot.” For much of the country,… Read more “Cool Runnings”

I’ve heard a lot back and forth about the worth of organic produce vs conventionally grown . I’m going  to express my opinion (yes, it’s just my… Read more “Organic?”

As you know, if you’ve been following these little missives for a while, I’m going through a patch of nagging little injuries. Pulled muscles, shin splints, foot… Read more “Cold Snap!”

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, you 5 or 6 people who might read these blogs on a regular basis, but many of my blogs are inspired… Read more “Setback Comeback”

FIRST OFF, THE LITERARY AMONG YOU MIGHT BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT I AM NOT GOING TO PROPOSE KILLING AND EATING CHILDREN IN THIS BLOG. JONATHON SWIFT… Read more “A Modest Proposal”

I’m having one of those periods of time. One of those rough stretches. If you work out on a regular basis, you know what I’m talking about.… Read more “Playing with Pain”