Things aren’t always as they appear. Sometimes they are worse than you expect and other times surprisingly better. You just never know. I’ve certainly learned this lesson in the past few years. Where most people are concerned, I tend to give … [Continue reading]
The best laid plans of mice and men
Early in the year, I laid out my training schedule for BSIM as a training race or "fun run." Basically, I set out to train well enough to not suffer horribly on race day but with gumby-like flexibility in the plan to allow for my busy life. No … [Continue reading]
something to look forward to
A colleague, and wine connoisseur, gave me this "beautiful" bottle of wine. I can't wait to pull the cork and induldge. … [Continue reading]
Our daily bread
In childhood, my parents taught us to say grace at the dinner table before taking our first bite. It was always the same: "Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen." In … [Continue reading]
Running wild
On a run down the railroad tracks, this is what I came to. I love wild flowers. Don't you? … [Continue reading]