True to Texas form, the seasons change at the flip of a switch. So early in the week, it was cool and pleasant. The dogs love this weather. There's a snap in their steps while walking. Trash day walks are tough. Every bag must be inspected, and a lot of them are ripped open. I … Continue reading Fall is Here, For Sure
Category: Life Lessons
Ripped Off
Over a month ago, I bought a few hats from these clowns. Within a week, I regretted it. Just like something else I found on Facebook, it looked like they drop shipped it from overseas, and I was in for a long wait for my stuff. Same dopey shipping process that sends endless updates. I … Continue reading Ripped Off
What’s Worse?
I was chatting with my sister the other day, catching up, and she said something funny that resonated. "At least you've been through the worst, cancer. I said cancer wasn't the worst thing, For me, divorce was far, far worse. Cancer I was diagnosed with throat cancer. When that happened, all sorts of wheels started … Continue reading What’s Worse?
Getting Fit
It's a new month, a new weigh in. I'm at 200. Where I've been for months, mas o menos*. Doesn't matter what I do, my weight doesn't vary more than a pound either way. I'm not all that hung up on it. I've had a great run lifting, and am seeing some serious changes in … Continue reading Getting Fit
Getting Fit
I'm weaning myself off Caffeine. Tea and coffee specifically. On a typical day, I start by brewing a kettle of high octane breakfast tea, a little over a liter. Then I sip that as I start my day. Then, if I go to lunch, I'll get an iced tea and usually refill it at least … Continue reading Getting Fit
Getting Fit
Getting old sucks. I screwed up my left calf, I think by over stressing it. So I took a week to heal, only bike riding. No weights, no running. This was the week to get back into it. It's stunning how fast you lose it when you don't use it. Lifting was tough. Running was … Continue reading Getting Fit
Spoke Too Soon…
The other day I was chirping about adding a Friday run. Turns out Nemesis may have appeared to deal with my hubris. After Friday's runs, my legs and calves are tight. Usually it goes away. This last Monday, I didn't get out to run until later, and things had heated up pretty good. Meh...I went … Continue reading Spoke Too Soon…
Running Barefoot
I run a few days every week, about three miles. Usually I take Fridays off to start my recovery. I am, after all, an older gentleman. A few years ago, we had a physical therapist, sports variety, speak at the Church. His big thing was zero drop shoes, how you should have shoes that allow … Continue reading Running Barefoot
Going for a Walk
Every day, I try and walk the dogs before it gets hot. I generally wear a pair of New Balance running shoes that sucked for running. They work OK for that. But walking while it's been wet made them nasty, so I don't like to travel with them, or take them to the Girl's house … Continue reading Going for a Walk
Old Enough to Know Better…
Too Cool to Care. Saw that image and line on a greeting card and cracked up. That will be my motto.
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