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I struggle to know what I think!

Posted by on Dec 17, 2012 in Hard to Believe!, Humanity, Real Life | 0 comments

I’ve examined my own feelings since Friday asking myself the question:  WHAT DO I really feel about the horrible events of the last week?  My wife and I have discussed how this has affected each of us in great detail and she actually is finding herself called to action of some sort in order to join others opposed to the growing by the speed of light...

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In Training!

Posted by on Oct 28, 2012 in Entertainment, Family, Real Life | 0 comments

Just finished my weekly long run…which for me this week is 4 miles. Nailed it with an avg 9:50 pace. I’m training to run with my 30′something kids in the 5 mile Boulevard Bolt on Thanksgiving morning in Nashville. I’ve decided that just because they are an average 27.5 years younger than me doesn’t mean I have to...

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The Memorial in NYC on this 9/11/2012!

Posted by on Sep 11, 2012 in Fascinating, Humanity, Real Life | 0 comments

My wife and I made a 5 day trip to New York City in late July to take in all that wonderful city has to offer. Tops on my to-do list on this trip was to visit the 9/11 Memorial.  My wife had visited it once before and she warned me – it will move you. It did! After a very organized procession with hundreds of others on a hot July day, we weaved...

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