Monthly Archives: January 2026

Finding Comfort

Posted on January 21, 2026 by terryshen

Finding comfort may seem trivial when survival is at stake. Yet, these small consolations are often what sustain our will to keep trying. Whether it’s a sweet treat, a quiet reprieve, or a bit of pampering, we seek these rewards … Continue reading →

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A National Embarrassment

Posted on January 20, 2026 by terryshen

It’s difficult to feel proud when America’s prestige has spiraled downward on the global stage. It feels as if we are in a relentless race to the bottom with each day’s news cycle more discouraging than the last. This leads … Continue reading →

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My Priorities Revisited

Posted on January 19, 2026 by terryshen

What defines my life beyond the circle of my family? It’s the question I find myself returning to lately. Why? Having reached my sixties with my health and faculties in tact, I’m the sole architect of my days. As such, … Continue reading →

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Week. In Review – 18 Jan 2026

Posted on January 18, 2026 by terryshen

The US has captured Venezuelan President and started selling its oil. If this does not sound like piracy, I don’t know what is. I admit that I have my biases. But I’m pretty sure, whatever America’s interest may lie, this … Continue reading →

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Our Subjective World

Posted on January 17, 2026 by terryshen

We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. ~ Anonymous Undeniably, the world exits objectively. Yet, we rarely see it clearly. Instead, we see a version that’s filtered through our own subjective lenses. While the … Continue reading →

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“Upgrade” My Running

Posted on January 16, 2026 by terryshen

During our group weekly run, we circle up to introduce new runners. The icebreaker was simple: share your new year resolution in a single word. My answer was “upgrade.” At first glance, “upgrading” a run might seem vague. After all, … Continue reading →

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Affirmation?

Posted on January 15, 2026 by terryshen

Affirmation is positive encouragement. “Good job” would be a common example. While everyone could use it from time to time, affirmation is a particularly useful mental boost for marathon running. When a runner “hits the wall,” faces a grueling uphill, … Continue reading →

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Life’s Precious Moments

Posted on January 14, 2026 by terryshen

Life is a collection of milestones–graduations, marriage proposal, birth of a child. They accumulate as the years pass. But what happens when we approach the sunset of our lives? Do these memories fade with our cognitive decline, do we grow … Continue reading →

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Injury-free Running

Posted on January 13, 2026 by terryshen

Running injury can sideline us and strip the joy from the activity. Yet, many runners experience setbacks every day due to injury. Often this is because we are self-coached, which can be hit-or-miss. Or we simply push too hard. Sounds … Continue reading →

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“ICE Cold” in America

Posted on January 12, 2026 by terryshen

When Neil Young says “it’s ICE cold” in America, he isn’t talking about the weather. He is talking about the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. While I would not go as far as Billie Eilish calling the ICE a … Continue reading →

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