The Mother’s Day I Dreaded
It’s Mother’s Day, 2015. I sit alone in my mom’s house, typing this from her computer. Mom left us just over a week ago. She was 81. I hadn’t had the closest relationship with her… The Mother’s Day I Dreaded
Why Doesn’t GE Pay Taxes?
How Do Corporations Get Away With Paying No Taxes? People are upset that large corporations like GE are not paying taxes. It doesn’t seem fair or right that a large company should “get away with… Why Doesn’t GE Pay Taxes?
Sports in 2014 – Updates
Our club has set a goal to “Race to the Moon” in 2014, that is, run, ride and swim a combined total of 240,000 miles. We probably won’t make it, or even come close but… Sports in 2014 – Updates
Economic Gardening
Florida has touted the term Economic Gardening for several years now. Many business, political and economic leaders have dropped the phrase many times. Is there something to it? What’s it all about? More important: Is… Economic Gardening
From Couch to Marathon in 35 years
At the age of 21, long distance running was not part of my fitness plan. Sure I had to run for some of the HS and college sports I played, but nothing more than a… From Couch to Marathon in 35 years
Bucket List Ride
Growing up in Central NY, my family used to sail every weekend at the Otsego Sailing Club (OSC). It was a passion of mine for years, as I became competitive and eventually had a side… Bucket List Ride
Sports in 2013 – Updates
In my continuing battle to keep at a reasonable weight, stay in shape and enjoy life, the outdoor sports of running, cycling and swimming have taken center stage. After a reasonably successful year of cycling… Sports in 2013 – Updates
Gracie Wins an Art Contest
My daughter Grace entered a “table art” contest at a restaurant in upstate NY when we visited in November. Symeon’s, a Greek restaurant that I have loved for years, was having a contest to see… Gracie Wins an Art Contest
Horrible Hundred 2012
Last year, my goal at the Horrible Hundred was to finish. I didn’t quite achieve that goal. I made it to Sugarloaf Mountain and found myself walking up the infamous hill. At the top I… Horrible Hundred 2012