I published my first post to this blog eleven years ago. Dad was alive then, Barack Obama was President and … More
Tag: Cycling
The Fat Man Jogs Alone
The aged man jogged slowly up a hill. He breathed laboriously as he circled a cul-de-sac, part of his usual … More
Caution! Yard Sale Ahead!
As I approached the small town of Terre Hill, I reduced the gearing on my bike and cranked up the … More
A Rare Review (or Two)
I don’t do this often. Okay I’ve never done this but I’m going to offer up a quick review of … More
The New World Order
The first time I made the turn from Hereford on to Boylston in the Boston marathon I nearly fell over … More
2020 – A Pain in the Butt
First the world caught on fire, then COVID-19 showed up, which led to the stock market crashing and burning. About … More
These Crazy Times
“One dead every 15 seconds.” This cheery bit of information was provided by the narrator on a program called “The … More
Going Viral
Corona Virus, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Novel Corona . . all names for the latest threat to the world. Hey, I don’t … More
An Inconvenient Rant
I was standing at the checkout counter in a local convenience store post-run. I was still sweaty, and wet and … More
2019 In a Nutshell
He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of … More
Radio Check
Testing! Testing 1 2 3. Hello? Hi all! It’s been a while since we talked. I’ve been suffering from a … More
A Perfect Day to Race
“Have you ever raced Steelman“? The question was posed to me by Dan Gleason as we jogged along the Chester … More