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Disappointment
I thought I would have been more disappointed than I was. A week ago today was the day I was expecting to run the Boston Marathon. Until, that is, the…
Staying Upright in Winter
One of the first questions I’m asked by those who are just now learning about my long-time commitment to recreational running is, “Do you run outside in the winter?” When…
On Gratitude
When I retired from my position as executive director of IJM Canada at the end of 2018, I found it difficult at first to establish a new rhythm for my…
The Longest Mile
Judy and I are enthralled by the Appalachian Trail. Every summer for the past four years, we’ve set aside time to hike a section of the Trail, beginning at Monson,…
Christmas Is Coming
I titled my last post, “Winter Is Coming”, but since then there has been little evidence to support that assumption. I had a taste of real winter when I visited…
Winter Is Coming
The first snow of the season came on Thursday evening, along with record low temperatures. Because it was also the first killing frost of the season, it stopped the geraniums…
Whistle Me Home
My father was a dairy farmer. He milked cows twice a day until he was seventy. I’ve chosen to persevere in doing other things, but I think I inherited a strong streak of…