This is what we call life...and a real cowboy!

Hey look...a real cowboy!

Update: I need to let myself go for a minute so please bare with me....

For those of you who know me very well, you can understand why sometimes my "things" just don't make sense in a "life should go THIS way" kind of way. So, I took some time off from my blog for no particular reason other than the fact that I have a busy schedule and things happen in life that make it more important for me to devote time to "it" rather than spilling my dirty innards here onto your cheap internet connection for a cheap thrill. Or maybe a stalking or two. No offense to those who hide. Philosophically, I could go on for several eternities...but I guess I won't. So my life has gone well in many ways. My daughter is excelling and making me very proud and my wife is beginning to find her stitch in life that seems to fit pretty well. I am very proud her as well. Of course I, myself fall off course every once in awhile, but hey...who doesn't?

Wow. That was a stretch. Yeee-arrrrhhhh-ehhh. *crack* *pop* (oof)

My running: Last week I did a few 5 milers and a 6er. I did several treadmill runs and elevated the track to a 2% incline which is supposed to make up for the lack of wind resistence that you do get on an outdoor run (based upon a 6mph running speed). On average that is. It felt very good. My legs are strong and my spirit high (most of the time). My lungs are still cashed somewhat from the many years of filling them with smoke but I feel are clearing out pretty quick. And I still am amazed at the fact that a cigarrette hasn't touched my lips in 534 days. Sweeeet! The Peachtree Road Race approaches and I wonder: Will I win??? No. So...what is the inspiration? I'll tell you. Fun and ego. Both must be filled from time to time. And I look forward to both. And family of course.

The world is changing as am I. That goes for you too! Embrace aging, difference and tolerate the pull of stimulus. But also be prepared to make a decision. A big one. At some point it will haunt you and you need to take it with conviction and confidence. Otherwise anxiety will stand in for procrastination. For example: Should I poison the squirrels in my roof? heh heh. No, not really. But they WILL leave my house dammit!

So anywy. Apologies for the delay in update. I will try to be more attentive. Be very careful when listening to mass media. Don't ever be too comfortable with what you hear about what we are doing in the Middle East. And listen VERY carefully. Makle your own assesment. Not what is fed to you by the "media spoon" of complacency.

Listen to music and swim in the ocean.