I get the impression I may be doing too much exercise for my age and condition. All I want to do is workout and read. Frankly, that’s all the energy I have. And, to tell the truth, I am somewhat addicted to both activities. Toss in gardening and housework and [...] Read more »
Struck Silent
The only time I am sure I am tired is when I have trouble talking or typing about myself.Yesterday was a mediocre Sunday session. I final tabled the Sunday Mulligan with the chip lead, but finished fourth. Normally the $8,000+ score would be pretty helpful, but I got destroyed in [...] Read more »
Heavy Metal Umlaut
In my bedroom, listening to Naty play her older guitar. Hard to get this tuned. Her song, “Peculiar Dream” still always makes me smile.So lovely the words pound, so lovely she loves me after a break down.Got her a new cell phone the other day, because the old one crapped [...] Read more »
Guest Post: Reaching Your Potential
Two months after my foot surgery, I embarked upon a 90-day fitness plan. On Day 2, I managed a weight workout, a spinbike workout and a cycling workout. Day 5, I am exhausted. Hence, the following thoughtful offering by Kasia Jarosinska . – JDW Do you ever wonder what you’re capable [...] Read more »
For The Door To Open
I was arrogant heading into Sunday. In the words of my friends I was “gassed up.” I couldn’t miss for the last couple weeks. I didn’t play the $2,000 SCOOPs, because frankly I can’t afford it playing on my own. I did register for the $500s and such when I [...] Read more »
He Grumbled And Predicted Dire Things, But He Turned Through The Surf To The Shore
And I sent the hornet before you, which drove them out from before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; not with thy sword, nor with thy bow. - Joshua 24:12You know what would be a completely original idea for starting this blog? I should discuss how long it has [...] Read more »
Running With Alberto, Dick & Bill
My publisher, as part of our marketing plans, wanted to know about the “competition” for my book. My initial response was, there is none. What else am I going to say?But, on second thought, I decided some exploration might be useful.So, I ended up finding, purchasing, and reading several books [...] Read more »
It’s Taken Me 50,000 Separate Wrecks To Get Here And I’ve Learned Absolutely Nothing
I always expect something to piss me off when I open my email.The new medication has faltered. I have been unable to replace the one I was on for a few years. The first couple of weeks were exciting serotonin-fueled trips, but now I’m angry all the time and going off [...] Read more »
Convalescence: CR
I wrote a blog that scared me. Mostly because I’m acting holier than thou, like Paulo Coelho. There needs to be a transition. I can’t write the same thing over and over. There will still be more casual blogs, because those are more fun for me to write.I am healing [...] Read more »
“You Are Free To Go” (Released On My Own Recognizance)
On April 29th, the foot surgeon said I was free to go. My recovery has been – consistently – two weeks ahead of schedule.Proof, perhaps, even at an advanced age, physical fitness can accelerate healing. Read more »