Last weekend I competed in the Cedars of Lebanon Sprint Triathlon with a herd of wonderful friends. A triathlon is a race that starts with swimming, continues with biking, and finishes with running. This year I swam, biked and ran faster than I have in any other race and took third in my division (“My division” = people who no longer …
The Power of a Gallery of One!
My wife, Diane, plays in a women’s golf league at Forrest Crossing in Franklin on Tuesday of every week. It was on one of those Tuesdays that I found myself driving past the golf course after finishing a morning of errands and meetings. On a whim, I pulled into the parking lot and talked one of the staff into giving me …
Oh Say Can You See?
As I sat at my desk today, a note on my calendar caught my eye. It was a reminder that my dad, survivor of 3 1/2 years as a prisoner of war, died eight years ago. Under the note was a URL. When I typed it into my browser it brought up this picture and a forgotten post.
This House Guest may be Stealing your Life. Take it Back!
Years ago I invited a guest into my home who began to affect my most valued relationships almost from the beginning. He was handsome, a novelty and a little old fashioned. He was a square… box that is. Over the years his appearance changed from square to flat. He became noisier, more colorful, and grew in influence. From morning until …
Living Outside the Box Returns: Doing It When You Don’t Feel Like It
Three years ago I wrote a post entitled “Living Outside the Box. Doin it When You Don’t Feel Like It.” The comments on that post inspired hundreds of people, me included. Many of you are new to this site and I would love to get your input. Based on the response last time, your comments will brighten the day of …