Monthly Archives: December 2011

To Forgive Or Not To Forgive. That is the question?

A couple of years before my Ma’s health took a severe turn for the worse I received a phone call from her.  I was sitting at my desk, it was early morning and the conversation started with the following:  (Ma:)  … Continue reading

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How To Save A Life – (aka – how to register to be a bone marrow donor)

10,000 patients need a bone marrow transplant – half will receive one. On my Lifetime List I have a number of things to see, to do, to accomplish, to eat and several people to meet.  The list is pretty long … Continue reading

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Look out 2012 – here I come!

I find it fascinating how in just four weeks I could turn my attitude completely around.  Am I still a pessimistic curmudgeon?  Um – yeah.  But I am a pessimistic curmudgeon with a hint of possibility. A little over a … Continue reading

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MapMyFitness – fitness tracking app for iPhone and associated website

My friend Tiny told me about an app he uses on his iPhone to map his bike routes which would be useful for my runs as well.  Upon researching the site/app a little further, it is for more than just … Continue reading

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#1 – Mr. Naked Ballerina-Man (My Life In Five Minute Shorts)

One thing that has bothered me about loosing my Ma last year is the worry of her “essence” being lost with her.  Stories of who she was as a kid, what did she do, how did she live, what things … Continue reading

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If I was going somewhere, I was running!

So I dropped my registration form and $20 check in the mail for the Grist Mill Grinder.  It is a half marathon trail run set for April.  I hope to also be registering for a traditional half marathon in Cincinnati … Continue reading

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