often things that make us feel good, dont make us great…
(This is a repost of a blog I did 9 months ago … I will do a follow up to this blog later today)
A few weeks ago, I read in one of the financial newspapers about the large number …
beware of the parent who has a kid with an asshole haircut…
“Anytime you quit hearing “sir” and “ma’am”, the end is pretty much in sight.” …. from the book “No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy
Last season, a NBA coach who led his team to the playoff’s each year …
ode to the old school…
Omaha, Nebraska in late 1970’s….
I started to swim competitively, when I was 7 years old.
When I was 8 years old until I was around 12, I was one of the top swimmers in America for my age group.…
Has the financial crisis affected your personal priorities?
I am 6’ 5” and weigh 85 kilo (187 lbs).
I haven’t been in this good of shape since I was a senior in high school.
I will turn 40 in January.
A few weeks ago, I read in one …
Euphoric Misery – english channel swim
During the last few hours battling the waves, I came up with the expression – “euphoric misery” to describe my swim. I am not sure if this expression is grammatically correct, but it states clearly how I felt — “euphoric” …
the water is very cold…
Over the past few months, (as I mentioned before) I have become buddies over the net with a few other people who were also training to swim the channel.
As of last week, 4 of the 5 failed in their …
english channel swim challenge
Dreaming and setting a goal is a complete waste of time if you don’t go after (at least) try to achieve your goal.
Maybe your goal has nothing to do with physical activity … but whatever it is — try …
don’t think too much…
I am laying in bed in a small hotel somewhere in the middle of gorgeous Austria.
The weather in the south of france right now is perfect.
Sophie stayed at home this weekend to relax by the pool…while I woke …
ode to John Rocker
Two days ago, I saw a bit on John Rocker on a sports show highlighting the decade of 2000 .
Although this entry doesnt add much positive, inspirational value to my blog …. Rocker’s story is the classic could have …