Tag Archives: Mid Life Dating

2009 World Championships

Lane 8 at 2009 World Championships in Lahti, Finland. That’s “Jack”, my son’s Teddy Bear. He has three exactly alike. He got them as gifts years ago.  The collar is actually inscribed “Jack”. Our son was born in August 2000. … Continue reading

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No Expectations?

On the drive to Victory Martial Arts “Safety Demonstration” (recruiting) yesterday, I reminded our son there was no expectation that he enroll and take lessons. All the children participated, even the first timers.  Our son eagerly lined up.  Surprisingly, two … Continue reading

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Maybe Today?

Maybe today is the day our son finds a physical activity that interests him. He is great on exercising his Mind.  Great with his Spirit. Decent on Money. Body?  Well, he has a keen understanding of nutrition for a nine-year … Continue reading

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What Came First?

What came first?: The chicken or the egg The ostrich or the chicken Stick your head in the sand Chickensh!t Does it even matter?  It does if you want to be an example instead of a warning. “I don’t want … Continue reading

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Guaranteed Instant Results

Guaranteed Instant Results.  Get real. Seriously.  We all want them. We all chase them.  There are even people who guarantee them. But the craziest thing I’ve seen is that there are people who actually believe them. Just yesterday, Labor Day, … Continue reading

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What’s It Gonna Take?

Have you started your commitment yet? A friend told me he recently ran a 5k, and broke the 10-minute per mile barrier for the first time ever. How cool is that?! He started “running” a year ago by walking his first … Continue reading

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Got Good Tools?

“A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools” — unknown Lane 8 focuses on one of the four, big life choices.  Our body – our physical health. … Continue reading

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It’s Getting Darker

It’s getting dark earlier and getting light later. Autumn is coming and Winter after that.  Shorter daylight hours. If you said, “Jeff, what’s your favorite time to run”? I’d tell you humid mornings, just before sunrise, when there is no … Continue reading

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I Didn’t Feel Like Going To The Gym Yesterday

It’s been a productive week.  Have poured myself out particularly hard this week.  Burning the candle at both ends, so to speak, and therefor, adequate sleep is one of the sacrifices. Because the world championships are over, there is not … Continue reading

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Two Types of Goals

There are two types of goals, basically.  Got 30 seconds?  Listen as I explain them here: What made and continues to make, Nike brilliant is their slogan, “Just Do It”! Someday, we will live with peace or we will live … Continue reading

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