Hiking merges two requirements of human existence, connecting with nature and exercise. Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity... The potentially prophetic John Muir was a stud. He was a … [Read More...]
Whining and the Murder of Smoke Detectors
Had you been outside my home Sunday evening, you might have witnessed me outside, in a robe, demolishing a bag of smoke detectors in a fit of fury. If there is one thing I despise more than stickers on fruit, it is … [Read More...]
Music Moment
This post is about a piece of music that swam through my soul this morning and has yet to emerge for air. I’ve played Bill Withers’ masterpiece, “I Can’t Write Left-Handed” hundreds of times, but this is the first … [Read More...]
Adjusting the Seasoning - Changing a Workout Routine
Every Thursday and Sunday for the last year, I’ve gone through the same sprint workout. This time, I find myself dreading following that routine. A warm-up followed by four 100s, four 60s and four 40s…I can’t do it … [Read More...]