Category Archives: humor

Day 4 Week 2 – A Summer Afternoon Run

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

It was almost 3 pm when the rain started to subside.  Temperature was 78 degree, and I decided to go for my 6 mile easy run.  The light drizzle felt refreshing on contact but the steam from the asphalt had … Continue reading →

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Day 2 Week 2 – Fourth Of July

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

It is America’s birthday.  Happy 241st.  I celebrated the birthday with a  6 mile recovery run this morning. Call me sentimental if you want.  But I am not feeling the same warmth usually with the patriotism on this day.  America … Continue reading →

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Day 4 Week 1 – Land Of the Free

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

Ran 5 easy miles (average pace 10:00). Overheard conversations between a communist customs official and a countryman emigrating to the US: Official:  Comrade, tell me why do you want to emigrate to the US.  Do you have any complaint about … Continue reading →

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Encouraging?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

To encourage is to be supportive and providing positive energy to the recipient.  For it to be well received,  a key step in the process is to understand the recipient’s situation – where they are? how they feel? and  what they … Continue reading →

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Heart Songs

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

As an INTJ, I behave socially outgoing but deep down I am comfortable with the company of self. Naturally, one assumes that I am good at inward reflection and understanding my feelings, motivations, goals, et cetera. Not true. When it … Continue reading →

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The Power To Be

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

I have been having intermittent problems with the electricity coming into my house. Without any warning I would lose part of the house – no electricity, no light, not even air conditioning.  The part of the house has my internet … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Seeking to Understand?

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

Here is the scenario: wife asks husband, “do you know what I mean?”  And he says, “Yes honey, I understand it perfectly.”  The husband is not lying, but he isn’t telling the whole truth either. You see, understanding someone is … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave Or Global Warming?

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

  What is interesting about this national temperature map is that Washington DC is warmer than most other parts of the country.  Yes, give me all the “hot-air” jokes now, but I couldn’t help but think maybe this has something … Continue reading →

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The Price We Must Pay

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

It has become blatantly obvious (to me at least) that America elected the wrong person last November into the White House. I don’t know who would be the right choice. But after holding out hope for three and a half … Continue reading →

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Me And My PDA

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

One day I caught my mobile phone doing something on its own – “accelerometer calibration.” Of course, that might be just the tip of the iceberg, considering all the updates that are happening in the background without my knowledge. But … Continue reading →

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