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January 22, 2012 – 1:10 pm | No Comment

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This is only a test post. I intend to get back to my normal routine next week. Pretty middle of the road cardio this morning.  Ran the corners pretty hard.  It was …

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Mad Musing

This is the first category I added when I started this blog many moons ago. I jot stuff here that I can’t otherwise categorize.

Philosophy / Religion

This is an area that I am very much interested in. From time to time, as I am so moved, I will free think here as well.

Recent Reads

Here you will find books that I have read, currently reading or intend to read. I try to read 1 book per month.

Fitness

Here I track my fitness on a daily basis and wirte about health related stuff.

Writing

I intend to use this area to catalog my writing journey and collect tidbits of information on the authoring process.

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Articles in Inspiration

Namaste: Honoring the Spirit in You
January 8, 2012 – 6:40 pm | No Comment |
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Namaste is a Hindi salutation or greeting. The word Namaste is a combination of the two Sanskrit words: nama, and te. Basically, nama means “to bow” and te means “you.”
Interpretation:
The God/Goddess Spirit within me recognizes …

Why Chicks Dig Guys with Guitars
October 11, 2011 – 9:32 am | No Comment |
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Is it just us, or are bugsway better at picking up women than men are? In the latest sex news from the world of insects, a study in Royal Society B: Biological Sciences found that all male fruit …

Hitting that Big Old Wall
October 7, 2011 – 6:15 am | No Comment |
don't give up

Just about everyone has heard of the “Wall,” as in “hitting the wall.” And lots of us – in running and in life - have run straight into it. Head on.
A wall is the point in a …

Manage Yourself in No Time
September 29, 2011 – 7:55 pm | No Comment |
wastetime

As the world of technology evolves, there are more and more devices to make life easier for us. Think of all the time we save with things like garage door openers, snowblowers, remote controls, dishwashers, elevators, …

1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward
September 20, 2011 – 7:29 am | No Comment |
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“Fall seven times, get up eight.” - Japanese Proverb
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” – John Quincy Adams
“The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” …

The Importance of Setting Medium-Term Goals
August 9, 2011 – 4:45 pm | No Comment |
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So often we daydream and think of some far-off goal that we would like to achieve. “I want to play the guitar in a band,” “I want to run a marathon”, “I want to be …

Remember to Reward Yourself
August 6, 2011 – 2:25 pm | No Comment |
Reward

Everyone likes a pat on the back every once in a while. And there’s no better time to get one than when you’re out of your comfort zone, challenging yourself to improve, nervous about whether …

Does 35lbs Lighter Makes A Difference?
August 5, 2011 – 4:18 pm | No Comment |
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I ran across this image a few days ago while looking for a feature image for a posting here at my site.  I was simply amazed to see the difference that the form of body …

Namaste! – A Greeting Like No Other
August 1, 2011 – 2:45 pm | No Comment |
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Going Through the Emotions
July 27, 2011 – 4:00 pm | No Comment |
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The world can be a beautiful place, full of possibilities and life. You can feel invincible and in control. But it’s not always like that, is it? The world can also be a stressful, upsetting, …

Yvad – Favored Singer of Mine
July 14, 2011 – 10:34 pm | No Comment |
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Yvad is probably one of the most influential musicians in my life.  I find his music uplifting, spiritual, positive and very pragmatic (real). I have been listening to this album for well over 16 …

9 Hidden Reasons to Stay Motivated
July 12, 2011 – 10:18 pm | No Comment |
motivated

Everyone tells us to stay motivated. Our friends, our co-workers, our relatives say to keep going, don’t quit. Sometimes, though, you ask, “Why? Why try my hardest when it ends in disappointment? Why go through …

A Frugal Marriage, Five Years in the Making
July 7, 2011 – 11:09 am | No Comment |
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This July 2nd my wife and I happily celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. In our seven years together as a married couple we have experienced loss (mother, aunts, grandparents, friend), gain (our two children, nieces, …

Cycling While Crying
July 7, 2011 – 8:48 am | No Comment |
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From Sparkpeople – SARAB1989
Tonight I went to a cycling class at 24HourFitness, not knowing it was an advanced class. About 15 minutes into it, my entire shirt was wet from sweat!
I’ve participated in cycling classes …

Birthday Remembrance: Jackie
May 24, 2011 – 2:06 am | No Comment |
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The years have not been much kinder sis.  I still miss you very much.  Today was both your and Cheyenne’s birthday.  In some way I feel as though Cheyenne was born on your birthday for …

Obama’s Address on the War in Afghanistan
December 4, 2009 – 2:39 pm | No Comment |
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Following is the text of President Obama’s address on a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, as released by the White House on Tuesday 1 Dec 2009; for me this is one of, if …

Veterans Day
November 12, 2009 – 12:39 am | No Comment |
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To my fellow Brothers in Arms – both past and present, I salute you on this day.
This Veterans Day – I want to pay special tribute e to those who fought in the Pacific theater …

Thought = Character
August 14, 2009 – 9:36 am | No Comment |
Thought = Character

Watch your Thoughts…They become words.Watch your words…They become actions.Watch your Actions…They become Habits.Watch your Habits…They become your Character.

You Make it Happen so Keep Moving
August 13, 2009 – 1:28 pm | No Comment |
You Make it Happen so Keep Moving

Greatest is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes wit…

Birthday Rememberance: Jackie
May 24, 2009 – 9:02 am | No Comment |
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Had to work today – had duty, but it’s ok. Today is no less special because of you and Cheyenne. Cheyenne is growing up now – I am so proud of her. …