Category Archives: Musings

Just Wondering

Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman. All the world is waiting for you And the power you possess. In your satin tights, Fighting for your rights And the old Red, White and Blue. …Now the world is ready for you, and the wonders … Continue reading

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Perfect Balance Phase IV: Time to Work

The “real” purpose of my Arizona trip was to work, and the time has come to do just that.  There was no mistake in the scheduling; it was orchestrated as it should be.  Travel.  Get butt kicked.  Travel.  Have spiritual and introspective time.  Travel.  Teach.  … Continue reading

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Perfect Balance Phase II…Ready to Run?

Today I got up nice and early.  Actually, I woke up so many times during the night.  The great news is that I’m not waking up every time I roll over or just because everything H-U-R-T-S…  This time I awoke … Continue reading

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Perfect Balance Phase I: Phoenix Bound

Sometimes life has….perfect timing.  I left for Phoenix this morning, and Hartley’s daughter came in for a visit last night; I cleared out of the guest room just as she needed a place to sleep. I’m travelling for business, but … Continue reading

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Resolute and Determined!

I casually polled my friends and clients last week. While a few could list a couple of New Year’s Resolutions, most people rolled their eyes a bit when I questioned them. Clearly, not everyone is a fan of “the list”. … Continue reading

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I lift my eyes to the hills

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help?  My help cometh from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth. (Ps. 121:1)  Or as far as I’m concerned, I will lift my eyes to THE hill.  MY … Continue reading

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R and R (and R…)

It’s been a while.  Blog thoughts fill my head, but I feel somewhat obligated (even if to nobody but myself) to write about “year end”.  January 2008 found me coming off the “high” of my first Ironman.  The year had … Continue reading

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My Entry into Cougarville

“T” and I checked-in to Camp Sporty on the same morning.  Our differences were obvious; he the young buck, me the old mare.  I guessed he was there for conditioning while I was focusing on pain.  They handed him and fully … Continue reading

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Check, please!

Sometimes you just have to check out.  Well, at least we all want to sometimes.  I’m at one of those times.  I realized that I’ve not been able to run for two years, that I’ve had a couple of injuries, … Continue reading

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It’s All About the Legs

Scott Rigsby’s legs…with him in them. A mother and daughter waited anxiously for their autographed copy during the book siging.  They were greeted warmly by Scott Rigsby, with familiarity, warmth.  I stepped up to help take a photo of the … Continue reading

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