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It was a hot, clear September day with temperatures hovering in the upper 90’s — a rarity in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dad smiled as we drove toward the University of Tennessee, his alma matter. He was from nearby Maryville and had … Continue reading →

The stars twinkled above me but I didn’t see them. The asphalt was uneven and I didn’t feel like scraping the skin off my face. So I plodded along, looking at my feet and trying desperately not to trip. I … Continue reading →

“I hope we get some rain,” I thought as looked at the National Hurricane Center’s evening forecast. Katrina had grown into a monster storm, nearly the size of Texas, but it was heading to the east of us. Orange Beach, … Continue reading →

The Mayans said the world would end on December 21, 2012. Well they sure blew that one. But the world has changed rapidly. Everything just seems out of synch.  This is a time of great disruption. Think about how much … Continue reading →

It could have been any beach anywhere. There was sand, a stiff breeze and tourists soaking up the summer sun’s rays. Gulls floated playfully on the stiff sea breeze as whitecaps teased the shore. Waves crashed angrily as a distant … Continue reading →

While I was cutting the grass, I was listening to a spirited debate about policy, jobs and where we are headed as a country. One person was saying we needed to go back to the way we were and another … Continue reading →

Starting weight: 225.6. Today’s weight: 224.4 Calories burned: 1,031 (Bootcamp workout and 1/2 run on track) Average heart rate: 140 bpm.  Total Time: 1:09:50 Ow. When muscles go anaerobic, they produce a waste product called lactic acid. Lactic acid is what causes your muscles to … Continue reading →