Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Mother of all Trust Falls

Another wedding anniversary is upon us. Nineteen long, busy, active and incredible years. When I asked my wife how many of them had been good, she said, “About 16 1/2.” I didn’t press for details. But I can tell you … Continue reading

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: The sticker

One the back of my car is a 26.2 sticker. It’s not on there to brag to the world that I ran a marathon. I really don’t care what anyone thinks about my running.  I have other stuff I brag … Continue reading

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Tuesday Free-For-All

Good Morning! What’s up?

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Best of Banjo stories

As you might have read, our beloved little Border Terrier Banjo passed away Saturday night. He went to his final sleep in my wife’s arms — and we miss him very much.  I’ve had seven dogs in my life and … Continue reading

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Running over Mental Hills

Goal Weight: 195 lbs. Today’s Weight: 196 lbs. I ran 5.1 painful miles. Oh, my body felt fine but my mind was in turmoil.  I woke up still thinking about and mourning my poor dog Banjo’s death.  I kept seeing … Continue reading

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Monday Free-For-All

Good morning. Hope this is a great week for you.

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Banjo’s Advice

This is a re-post in honor of the life of dog Banjo.  He’s was wisest dog I know and a good friend. Banjo the dog and I are sitting here, drinking a cup of hot tea (he does pretty well … Continue reading

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Requiem for a Terrier

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” Will Rogers My wife Amy held him as he went to sleep for the last time. The biggest heart I’ve ever known … Continue reading

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Sunday Free-For-All

Banjo passed away last night. He leaves five heartbroken pack members behind.

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Saturday Free-For-All

Good morning. Banjo is quite ill and I’m afraid we’re looking at making some decisions today.  He’s an amazing little pup and my heart breaks at what I am seeing. I’ve been up with him all night, comforting him.

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