May 14, 2010 Ran for 80 mins. First time since June. Stopped twice. Once for nature, once for no reason. Ran up hills. Listened to the Lovin’ Spoonful, Marvin Gaye, Van Morrison, Roots. Didn’t think about a goddam thing ‘cept running before daylight. Came to me that I was runnin’, no need for thinkin’. Did […]
Tarmac Meditations #11 — Morning Dew
“‘Walk me out in the morning dew my honey…,’ sang the Grateful Dead oh so long ago. It was one of my favorite songs.” Michael Lebowitz remembers the song ‘Morning Dew’ as he heads out on his morning run, barefoot.
How to Love a Rooster
Winston was a rooster. Not an ordinary rooster by any stretch of the means but more of an odd combination of stunning, regal looks coupled with an on-again, off-again personality of the infamous Cujo, subject of Stephen King’s novel about a rabid St. Bernard.
A Trickle-Down World Cup?
Will hosting the World Cup brings tangible benefits to the people of South Africa, or will the dream promised by trickle-down-type economics fade away once the last goal is scored and the soccer fans go home?
Sasquatch Festival Changed Me
Jess Howard heads off somewhat halfheartedly for the Sasquatch Festival at the Gorge in Washington State. There, she discovers what life as a human is really all about.
World Cup Soccer, K’Naan and the “Largesse” of Dirt Industries – Guest Post by Alan Heather
And here we go! The World Cup has begun…the world is about to discover South Africa. South Africa is going to discover South Africa. Alan Heather explores sport, national pride, the FIFA theme song by K’naan and the global village … and somehow manages to tie it all together.
S/he: Stuck
As Schmutzie discovered, coming of age in the middle of a gender crisis is less fun than you’d think…
Appetite for the Spectacular: Guest Post by Simon T. Bailey
Simon T. Bailey, bestselling author of “Release Your Brilliance”, wants to know: what does Appetite for the Spectacular mean to you? When you hear those words, what stirs your soul? What is possible when you become intentional about your life and decide to be spectacular?
Advice I Wish I Could Give My Sixteen-Year-Old Self
That Kind of Girl looks back at her 16-year-old self and sends some savvy wisdom back through time.
Lessons from Our Dogs – Forgiveness
Dogs are wonderfully forgiving. Past wrongs are quickly forgotten; relationships are almost instantly restored. Humans have a great deal to learn from dogs.
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