Category Archives: Just thinking…

This is just the stuff I write when I come in here, without regards to categorizing… the spontaneous stuff.

Running to Stand Still

I just finished running 5 miles in less than perfect conditions. I started my run at around 8:45 am here in my little neighborhood in Kendall. No clouds out, but there was a nice little breeze, so it seemed promising. … Continue reading

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The Need to Write…

I have always found it a challenge to write. Oh, there are numerous reasons… Finding the time, finding inspiration, writer’s block, etc. It has always been easy to find an excuse NOT to write. But I always find myself thinking … Continue reading

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The After Pictures!!! (For Those Who Kept Bugging Me about Them)

Here are the pictures: Now before you take a look at them too closely let me explain what you are looking at. The first 4 pics are my before pics from 2 years ago. The next four pics are my … Continue reading

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Just One of Those Days

You know those days, right? The days where nothing seems to go your way?  Nothing major or life changing… you haven’t lost your job or found out that a friend or acquaintance has either died or is terminally ill. But … Continue reading

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Goals for the Summer

Everyone has New Year’s resolutions.  Some people may not mention them, others resolve NOT to resolve, but everybody has a New Year’s resolution.  I, too, have those, but don’t ask me to recount them in May.  I don’t remember what … Continue reading

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The REAL 90 day workout…

Ok, so many of you guys see me posting regularly on FB about P90X almost daily. My status bar is pretty boring to follow usually… 74 days left… 67 days left, 53 days left (that’s where I currently stand by … Continue reading

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The St. Tim’s Saga Continues

Another chapter in the saga that is St. Timothy’s parish appears to be coming to a close. As far as most people are concerned this chapter, short as it was, could not have ended fast enough. It has been one … Continue reading

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Early Birthday Present to Me

Those who know me know that I am a huge U2 fan. I would have to say that they are my favorite band right now and have been for a few years now. But they have not always been my … Continue reading

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39 miles… in my own words PART III/ The Full Marathon

I don’t work well with little sleep.  I’m groggy, I’m cranky, and I have a tough time focusing on doing my job correctly.  So now, picture this.  I’m waking up at 3:15 am for the second day in a row.  … Continue reading

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39 miles… in my own words PART II/ The Donald (the Duck, not that other guy who fires people)

3:15 Saturday morning… time to get out of bed. Many who know me have heard me say it. Whenever I see 3:15 on a clock I feel like it’s God telling me He’s watching me. I made sure 3:15 was … Continue reading

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