Turning 59

I’m turning 59 on Monday. In decades past, yes I said decades, the “9” last year of the previous decade got into my head more than the “0” first year of the next. I would find myself a few days away from the last year my 20s, 30s, 40s, feeling a bit off. I wouldContinue reading “Turning 59”

Mannequin…Marionette…Man…

You showed up in full force again yesterday. There was music playing and then it was gone. Instead, I found my mind wandering back to that day. I don’t live in that state. I shouldn’t have even be there. I’ve never been on that highway before and likely never will again. We were driving alongContinue reading “Mannequin…Marionette…Man…”

December 9th

Slept in past sunrise this morning. Fighting the remnants of sinusitis, it seems the nighttime medicine took hold. I hesitated before I opened the blinds to invite the day in. I looked upon a somewhat hazy sky highlighted by the sparkling crystal dew which had frozen upon the horizon. Although I felt a shiver, IContinue reading “December 9th”

Fall…ing behind, not failing

In March, I started the 100 days to summer challenge, my goal get more fit, strengthen my routine, drop a few pounds.. well, summer has come and gone and here I am .3 lbs heavier than when I started the challenge.. I had dropped 5 pounds then I picked them up again.. progress, not perfection..Continue reading “Fall…ing behind, not failing”

Game on…

So, my day started yesterday with a picture memory of me at my most fit…let’s just say it ignited something in me …so I thought. Monday Night Football…my Jets were playing. It’s crazy hot and humid…I stood looking at a closet filled with Jets apparel and most of my hot weather options would have hadContinue reading “Game on…”