Monthly Archives: December 2013

“That’s The Best Present EVER!” Part II

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Al

…this is a guy who, when he bought his one and only car (which he no longer uses), decided on one so small, that if you got in trouble and it broke down, you could just pick it up and put it in your pocket – the Smart Car. Continue reading →

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“That’s the Best Present EVER!” (Part I)

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Al

I pretty much hate wallets – they just take up too much room. And now, in the second decade of the twenty-first century, I don’t need much cash. A twenty dollar bill, folded over twice, sometimes lasts me a whole month. Continue reading →

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2014 Goals

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Al

I’ve got 4 or 5 races to target next year, races that deserve some consideration as to what my intentions are Continue reading →

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American Hustle

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Al

one of the best films I’ve seen in the last year. 4.5/5 Continue reading →

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Christmas 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Al

Cheryl and I have been in this house for thirty years – nearly half our lives. Kids have come and gone, along with dogs, cats, and other pets. But we’re still here, along with the cedar, fir and hemlock trees which surround us. Continue reading →

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A Festivus For The Rest of Us

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Al

…you don’t want to suppress or exclude somebody else, keep them feeling ostracized, so the way to bring them in is find the common ground, not have two separate celebrations. Then we can all join in, and be stronger together. Continue reading →

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Slow Down and Run Fast!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Al

From the Endurance Nation forums: Someone asked why she couldn’t seem to get any faster in her “tests” (specifically, a 5K time trial or running race), when hitting the training paces seems easier and easier as the training cycle proceeds. … Continue reading →

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