Author Archives: Andrew

I don’t get gift cards!

What’s the deal with them? Why would anyone ever give a gift card? And why are the darn things are everywhere. I was at the super market earlier today and there was a whole section devoted to them – for … Continue reading

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Trying Hard

What does it feel like to try hard? Not everyone knows. Lots of people, I would go so far as to say most people, don’t really know what it feels like. So many people with enough talent to make a … Continue reading

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Responsible Cycling

Today is the anniversary of my friend John’s birth. Forty-eight years ago he was born and two and a half years later he moved across the street from me. We have been friends ever since. On this wonderful day, he … Continue reading

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Improvement Not So Easy

Well, I’m now passed the steep part of the improvement curve. For the first few weeks, every time I got in the water I was faster and capable of swimming farther before coming apart at the seems. Not so Monday … Continue reading

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Being happy with what is!

I try, but I can’t always do it. Like tonight, Tuesday track session. We ran 1000’s. I ran 4 of them. Now I’ve only run 7 other times in the last 3 years, all in the last 5 weeks, but … Continue reading

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Tough

Why are so many people concerned with being tough? Don’t you think being nice is far more important? Athletes after a touchdown, basket, hit, pitch, goal, staring down the opponent, people walking down the street or driving by scowling at … Continue reading

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Cycling Mulholland

I went for another ride today, from woodland Hills were I’m staying to the top of the Rock Store climb. It’s been 19 years since I lived in the San Fernando valley and did this ride. I’ve changed a lot … Continue reading

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The Day After Double Cross

Yesterday was “Double Cross The Injuns” day. Most people celebrate this wonderful memory by eating too much stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, something green, and something very sweet for desert, apple, pumpkin or some other pie. I certainly did – although … Continue reading

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Forget Willpower – Just Balance Your Brain’s Chemistry!

During the holidays our interactions with friends, family, and coworkers – as well as the overwhelming array of tasks we need to accomplish from buying gifts to entertaining – often generates excessive amounts of stress.  Unfortunately when stressed, most of … Continue reading

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Day 1 in SoCal

Great day today! swam at noon with CVMM, rode Old Topanga after a light lunch, then went to Future Track in the evening. My legs are tired, but happy! Swimming was fun. Coach Nancy is teaching me the new stroke. … Continue reading

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