Yesterday I ran the Occoneechee Mountain Trail near my house. It’s not really a mountain as much as a series of switchbacks and a couple of moderately steep hills, the type that require me to scramble forward with my butt low and stuck out like I’m entering a Kardashian backside-lookalike contest. On the steepest ascent,…
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Why I Won’t Wish You a “Happy” New Year…
Snag as much happiness as possible along your journey in 2014. But don’t make happiness your main goal, especially not at the expense of…
Lessons on Excellence from NASCAR
What did I learn from my visit to a NASCAR race? Value the people who stick with you. Invest in your passion above all else. Track the progress you make. And practice the character trait of perseverance, because the winner’s circle isn’t available to those who quit.
Rust Rusteth Iron…
Jocelyn runs. By definition, that makes her a runner. I sit. By definition, that makes me a sitter. The process of my evolution from sitter to runner has not been quick, pleasant, painless or natural. It started with walking. Jocelyn and I would walk this beautiful, serene mountain trail near the house. The sign said…
To Kill a Hummingbird…
No, this is not a HOW TO post about killing off hummingbirds. However, I read that hummingbirds can be accidentally killed off by bird lovers who lack common sense or the willingness to read the fine print on the recipe for making nectar for their hummingbird feeders. Here is something that wannabe hummingbird friends need…
A Resolution to Keep
According to a recent study, 52% of the population make New Year’s Resolutions each year; however, only 12% keep them. Math Challenge: A classroom of 28 boys and 32 girls takes a math test on a Tuesday. On Thursday, 14 different boys and 17 girls take the same test in that same classroom. Those who…