Crunch, swish, crunch, swish. These were the sounds of the dry leaves on my front porch as I waded through … More
Tag: Friends
Living the Vicarious Life
“You’re getting the hip done”? The question came from an older, rounder gentleman standing at the check-in desk of the … More
Honorary Newfoundlander – Part 7
“Are ye a screecher?” This question was asked by a gentleman named Austin in the now-familiar Newfie draw. In unison, … More
A “Newfie” Adventure – Part 6
Wade, Jake and I returned to the lodge. It was well past lunch time and I suddenly realized how hungry … More
A “Newfie” Adventure – Part 5
I opened my eyes and saw a bit of light streaming onto the balcony in front of our room. I … More
A “Newfie” Adventure – Part 4
I awoke to the sounds of driving rain. A thousand drumsticks beating on the roof of the lodge, the raindrops … More
A “Newfie” Adventure – Part 3
I awoke on Monday morning, the first hunting day of the trip, sometime before the generator would be started. I … More
A “Newfie” Adventure – Part 2
We left off in Part 1 with the arrival in camp. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Jake … More
A “Newfie” Adventure – Part 1
As I waited in the staging area of the Marine Atlantic Ferry terminal, I noted the sheer number of vehicles … More
Melancholy Fall
I ran along the night-darkened Chester Valley Trail alertly watching the path illuminated by my headlamp for ankle-breaking walnuts. It … More
And it Begins . . or Ends?
It is a cool 49 degrees out this morning. I am not running today and I’m a fair weather cyclist … More
True Confessions from the Podium
“Maybe I don’t like this enough to keep doing it”. The thought occurred to me during last week’s Mid-Atlantic Multisport … More
Bring it On 