Author Archives: Al

Stretching

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Al

A 37 y/o complained of feeling “tighter as I get older”, so he asked about stretching, Since I’ve been doing it pretty much daily since I was his age, I shared my thoughts: “I stretch every morning, right after breakfast, … Continue reading →

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Star Wars – A Reminiscence

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Al

Four decades ago, in a city far, far away, I started seeing intriguing billboards all over Venice and West LA: Most of us thought this was some type of Star Trek rip-off – “Wars” and “Trek” each having four letters, … Continue reading →

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A Well Regulated Militia

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Al

I’m not interested in “gun control”, as in getting rid of some or all guns. Given the genesis of our country, and our centuries long relationship with universal personal gun ownership, that’s not going to happen. Rather, I’m interested in … Continue reading →

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What Difference, At This Point, Does It Make?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Al

“What difference, at this point, does it make?” – Sect’y of State, Hilary Clinton, in 2012 at Congressional hearings investigating the killing of four US diplomatic personnel in Benghazi, Libya. The Washington Post reports that, as of Tuesday, December 2, … Continue reading →

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Responding to Radical Jihadist Terror – II

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Al

Those closest to ISIS must take the lead in expunging them from the planet: Turkey, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, EU; getting them on the same page requires patience and diligent leadership. This is not a far-fetched dream of unicorns. … Continue reading →

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Responding To Radical Jihadist Terror – I

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Al

The coordinated attacks in Paris on Friday the 13th have become the straw that broke the proverbial camel’s back in a way that similar, but less emotive, assaults on a Russian airliner in Egypt’s Sinai, in Beirut, and earlier in … Continue reading →

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Leviathan: Movie Review

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Al

“Leviathan” reverberates in western Judeo-Christian canon first in Job, then in John Hobbes’ early enlightenment tome. The 2014 Russian eponymous movie allows for either connection. Near its end, the Old Testament story is explicitly referenced. But for the first two … Continue reading →

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Injured Reserve

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Al

On the Endurance Nation “Boomers’ Forum” (for folks over fifty – OFs, Old Folks, Old Farts) someone raised the issue of needing more recovery time. They focused on during workouts, or between workouts. Here is my post in that conversation… … Continue reading →

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Kona Pilgrimmage: The Finish Line

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Al

“Coming down Ali’i Drive to the finish line at Kona” – is there a more iconic image in all of triathlon? I’ve had the privilege to be there seven times. Each one remains memorable and unique for me. 2004. I … Continue reading →

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Kona 2015 Race Report

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Al

Brief race report as explanation (NOT excuses) for my race: Swim: 1:41. I just kept moving my arms, but they don’t seem to have the oomph they used to, at least in a rough water non-wet suit swim. Explanation: bike … Continue reading →

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