Author: John

I’ll be posting in just a little bit about the last two runs I had – the corporate mile & Alyssa’s 5k (I enjoyed the latter MUCH more, and will actually have pictures to share). But, in the meantime, I thought I’d post my upcoming schedule from Active.com (a horrible event-finding search engine, but a… Continue reading Upcoming Events

There are lots of weird thoughts that run through my head. “How can I complete the Transporter as shown in Star Trek?”, “Can I write a series of books that will catch fire with 13-15 year old boys like Stephanie Meyer did?”, “Why haven’t I written my first symphony?”, “It’s great when I realize just… Continue reading My plans for a “Kindness of Strangers” tour

Garlic-Parmesan Black Bean Burgers Anytime I post what I’m making from scratch, I’m flooded with recipe requests. So, here goes. Ingredients 2 cans black beans garlic (I use a big package of minced garlic & throw in a tablespoon) 1 heaping teaspoon of Parmesan cheese 1/4 large red onion, finely chopped 1 large carrot, peeled… Continue reading Garlic-Parmesan Black Bean Burgers / Sangria Smoothie

Yesterday was #boobiewednesday on Twitter. Those of you who know me in real life probably don’t know of my Twitter addiction. See, as I work at a computer all day, it’s very easy for me to be a “Social Media junkie”. Facebook is great, but it’s blocked at work and is relatively slow-paced. Pictures of… Continue reading Vanity / Self Image

There are a few rules that I abide by when I work out – probably first & foremost is that I do everything for me, I simply don’t care about others. If I pass somebody as I’m running? Great. If I get passed by a million cyclists & their grandmothers & a kid on training… Continue reading I Know I’m Going to Break a Rule

It started mostly as an innocent question. “What would happen if I tried to run with the dogs?” For any who don’t know, I have three: Hobbes, a blond ten-year-old cairn terrier with little food motivation but loves his walks Snickelfritz, a brindle nine-year-old border terrier who loves food and generally avoids any physical activity… Continue reading Running with the Dogs

I really think this marathon thing is going to happen. This weekend was a really busy one for me – the last two performances of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat took up Friday & Saturday nights. The Carlisle Theater is relatively small, maximum capacity of 940, but when every one of those 940 is… Continue reading Active Weekend

So, I’m pretty steadfast that I don’t care about my weight. I care about what I eat, certainly, and I care about how much I work out. The vain side of me does care about what I look like (both with clothes on and naked), but weight, well, I don’t give a shit, it’s just… Continue reading Weight is Just a Number, Right?

Ok, it’s really, really freaking hot right now. Like 100° hot. I’d rather not being outside, ever. That said, I do have this silly marathon that I’m hoping to run in November (and I need to get off my butt & actually register for it, though I don’t want to if something is going to… Continue reading Injury & Motivation

So I haven’t posted in awhile. My excuse is better than yours. For anybody who doesn’t know, I went from being the father of a beautiful baby boy to being the father of a beautiful baby boy & a beautiful baby girl. Leila joined us on Monday, June 14. My world has been a whirlwind… Continue reading Dealing with Changes