Monthly Archives: March 2009

Let some air out of the tires?

Posted on March 31, 2009 by jeff noel

Let some air out of the tires?  Yes! It was the simple solution presented by a young child, to solve an enormous challenge. The challenge? A large tractor trailer type truck got stuck under a highway overpass.   No one could figure … Continue reading →

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Is heritage important?

Posted on March 29, 2009 by jeff noel

Is heritage important? It would seem so.  If we forget the past, we miss many opportunities to learn. With that in mind, may I please invite you to go back to the beginning of Lane 8 ? Here’s the link to … Continue reading →

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Took the day off

Posted on March 28, 2009 by jeff noel

Flew up to Chicago yesterday and taught this morning. Just arrived home a few minutes ago and now it’s bedtime. Just wanted to say, “Thank you for reading and supporting this blog”. May the dreams you dream be great ones.  … Continue reading →

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Lahti, Finland

Posted on March 27, 2009 by jeff noel

Lahti, Finland.  August 2009.  Master’s Track & Field World Championships.  Men’s 50-54 age-group, 400 meters.  Lane 8. Lane 8? You ask a great question.  Why would anyone strive for lane 8? It’s the lane the slowest contestant uses.  Most would say it’s … Continue reading →

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One week later?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by jeff noel

One week later?  Feeling pretty good. There’s a fair amount of emotional labor (worry) involved here.  It may be a mirage.  Can’t tell yet. It sure has been a test of my faith and an exercise in self-examination. Why am … Continue reading →

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Hope, the dog

Posted on March 23, 2009 by jeff noel

Orlando Sentinel article about a biped puppy, found abandoned with his seven siblings. www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-lochopedog21032109mar21,0,4491003.story This dog doesn’t know what’s impossible. Funny thing.  After ten years of walking, running, stretching, eating right, getting plenty of sleep (mostly), I’m on the verge … Continue reading →

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Two days later

Posted on March 22, 2009 by jeff noel

Sunday, March 22, 2009, which is exactly two days after my first left-heel cortisone shot, from a wonderful Podiatrist, Dr. Cyrtis Wagner, at Sand Lake Commons, near Walt Disney World. Went to Holy Family Church for 8:45AM Mass.  Then went … Continue reading →

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One day later.

Posted on March 21, 2009 by jeff noel

So how do I feel today? Pretty good. Not great or excellent. Pretty good. I’ll give it another day. Some mild pain on my left heel when I rub it over a frozen water bottle. I guess I was thinking … Continue reading →

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Shot in the dark and you’re to blame…..

Posted on March 20, 2009 by jeff noel

…..you give love, a bad name.   Wait! That’s Bon Jovi’s song. Sorry. If you’ve ever heard that song, you know it’s one heck of an adrenaline-rush, heart pounding song, right? www.bonjovi.com/bonjovi/ That’s what it felt like, at least a little, … Continue reading →

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What motivates you?

Posted on March 19, 2009 by jeff noel

What motivates you? To do your best, everyday, what does it take? Do you help others to do their best? What does it take to be able to help others everyday? And, what are the ingredients? Motivation? Inspiration? Excitement? Goals? … Continue reading →

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