First Hopes I doubt there are many new parents who hope their children will grow up to be out shape and unintelligent. So to avoid obesity and stupidity, we immediately place our children into structure. From their earliest days we expose our children to school and to sports – keep ‘em off the streets kinda… [Read more…]
December 30, 2011
Reflect back to the day you bought your treadmill, joined your local gym, or purchased your new running shoes, or hand weights. Think about the desire, the passion, and the possibilities you felt when you made that purchase – however long ago. What went wrong? Why did you stop? Where were you and what were… [Read more…]
December 26, 2011
I Was Wrong I crossed a line with her I had no business crossing. It was painful – an emotional disembowelment for each. I didn’t realize how severe my blunder was until she began crying, left the room and got in her car to drive away. Following her, not wanting her to leave, I dropped… [Read more…]
December 20, 2011
I wrote this three years ago and it has been resonating in my head this week. In this holiday season, food is a huge topic of discussion — for all it’s enjoyment, all that accompanies its ritual, and all the collateral damage it does. Fitness bloggers and pundits in particular have very strong opinions here. I’m not… [Read more…]
December 13, 2011
The Fountain Of Truth My first book report was in the 3rd grade; it was to be on an explorer in the New World. A learning disabled reader, I sought a book with more pictures and captions than printed text. Only one book in the school library met this criteria; a book on Juan Ponce… [Read more…]
December 7, 2011
How deep will you reach into your pockets this gift giving season? Not as deep as last year I will suggest. Will your list of holiday recipients be shortened in this difficult economy? Likely. And those for whom you do buy for, is it safe to suggest you will choose your gifts more wisely than… [Read more…]
November 30, 2011
From The Fingerprints Of Others If I could for a moment, recount every person who has touched my life, I would feel as rich as any man. Nothing has mattered more to me than the eyes I have seen, the words I have heard or read, and the names and personalities which have etched themselves… [Read more…]
November 28, 2011
Below is a tease for my upcoming essay, Tribes: The Influence Of Others. Please check back this Saturday for the completed essay. In the mean time, here is an excerpt: ____________________________________________________________________________ From The Fingerprints Of Others If I could for a moment, recount every person who has touched my life, I would feel as rich… [Read more…]
November 17, 2011
4Keeps Part I: My Inner Greed When I earn or receive something that I truly appreciate, it becomes my desire to keep it as long as possible. My favorite shirts, best albums, and even special moments are things I will attempt to hold onto as long as I can. Though we’re no longer married, I… [Read more…]
November 15, 2011
A tease for my upcoming essay on complexity in fitness. Please check back this Sunday for the completed essay. In the mean time, here is an excerpt: _________________________________________________________________________ 4Keeps Part I: My Inner Greed When I earn something that I want and that I appreciate, it becomes my desire to keep it as long as… [Read more…]
January 5, 2012
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