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Tag Archives: inspiration
Making the Human Race Whole
From Barry Hopewell’s blog I Can’t Believe It!, with thanks. A poem from Steve Taylor‘s November newsletter, with permission. Make as many connections as you can so that this broken world can become whole again. It’s your responsibility to radiate … Continue reading
Runfessions: Time to hang up the sneakers
In August I was full of both resolve and expectation. True, it hurt when I walked, but hardly at all when I ran. I committed to a few 5K and 10K races, and had 10 wonderful weeks this past summer … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged aging, family, inspiration, motivation, old runners, older runners, overuse injuries, perseverance, running, training, travel
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Marathon Training for Aging Dummies with appeal for runners and non-runners alike!
This post will appeal to anyone who has ever training for any road race, especially a marathon. It may appeal even more to runners’ friends and relatives who think running is nuts, especially spouses of these crazy runners. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged aging, humor, humour, inspiration, Jeré Longman, NYC Marathon, old runners, older runners, running injuries, training
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Pressure is a privilege – really?
We have just finished spending more time than I should admit watching one of the best US Tennis Opens ever. The quality of the tennis and the remarkable level of the young emerging tennis players was something to behold. Energy, … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering, Leadership
Tagged Bianca Andreescu, Billie Jean King, inspiration, motivation, privilege, quotes, US Open
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Four Young Boys Growing Up in America, Part 1 (from Aging Capriciously)
This story – Part 1 of two parts – was posted a week ago by John Persico in his thought-provoking blog Aging Capriciously. After reading Part 2 today I decided it needed to be shared widely. This is an American … Continue reading
Evangeline, Acadia, Refugees, and Resilience
Today, August 15, is National Acadian Day – la fête nationale de l’acadie. Not only is today National Acadian Day, but our Maritime provinces are in the midst of hosting the 2-week long World Acadian Congress, aka le congrès mondial … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged Acadia, British, cadians, Canada, deportations, Evangline, expulsions, French, Great Upheaval Day, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, history, inspiration, Maritimes, National Acadia Day, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, World Acadian Congress
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