“Snow day!” “It’s beautiful!” “I want just one big storm!” “Everything is so pretty and white!” Barf. We had our … More
Tag: Happiness
Patience is a Virtue . . when can I go run?
Crunch, swish, crunch, swish. These were the sounds of the dry leaves on my front porch as I waded through … More
Remembering to Shower
One month ago I completed my last workout before surgery. It was a trainer ride in the garage. As always, … More
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 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
About that Sports Hernia . . er . . CMI
Sorry to pause in the middle of my recent Newfoundland adventure, but quite a few people have asked about where … 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
