Bye MLB. Really this time.

“Pitchers and catchers are headed to Clearwater.” As a devout winter hater and baseball lover, this was always one of … More

A “Performance” to Remember

As I drove south on Route 61 just below Cabela’s near Hamburg, PA, I suddenly realized at least one major … More

Dear New Runners . .

As I approached the end of the first half of the 2012 Philadelphia marathon, I looked longingly at the finish … More

MLB: I don’t even know you anymore

I sat in the dark on the back porch listening to bull frogs and crickets with one ear and the … More

Running into the Twilight

As I ran slowly uphill, I watched the safety lights of my running group flicker and disappear in the distance. … More

Total Archery Challenge – Day 2

I knelt awkwardly on the rocky hillside, gripped the arrow stuck firmly in the tree and pulled. Nothing. Needless to … More

Sorry Sha’Carri. You knew the rules.

Leah Falland was on her way to the 2021 Olympics in the Steeplechase. She had followed defending Olympic medalist Emma … 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

Remembering Mom

Yesterday evening I finally sat in my easy chair at the end of a busy day. My legs and back … More

The Rites of Spring

As we  bumped and bounced our way along route 90 outside of Boston, people in cars beeped and waved as … More

Race (season) Postponed

“Due to the rapidly developing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the city of Philadelphia announced they are prohibiting public gatherings of over … 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