There is a cozy autumn feel this morning, and I am most appreciative for a sense of well-being. I just enjoyed a nice breakfast, after eking out a 5-mile run. The run…
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Day 86: Four Hours of Running, Two Days of Eating!
Saturday’s 23 miler went well due to proper mental physical and mental preparation. Perhaps the biggest surprise for me is how much I ate, especially following the run for the rest of…
Day 78: My Life is Expanding and I am Loving It
Today my wife and I took what was perhaps the most relaxed trip out of town in the last 2 1/2 years. It was a simple trip to my brother’s house to…
Day 76: Personal Happiness and The 80/20 Rule
A long time ago I learned about the 80/20 rule. Also called “Pareto Principle,” it is the idea that 20% of one’s efforts in any given endeavor are responsible for 80% of…
Day 74: The Mother of All Teachers
Happiness can be a moving target. Just when you think you have it “figured out,” you realize you are off course. It takes discernment to pay attention when this happens and to…
Day 68: Saved by the Food Use Maximizer!
When it comes to food, one of the roles that I have assigned myself in our household is, you might say, “food use maximizer.” I want to make sure nothing goes to…
Day 63: I (still) love executing well-organized plans
(Photo by Charr Crail, aka Wifey, from today’s “Happy Hubby Chef Services” home-cooked meal) A few years ago I wrote about how I love executing well-organized plans. Nothing’s changed. The last few…
Day 61: Apparently Not Caring is Powerful!
Today the Charlie Chaplin “The Lion’s Cage” video featuring my piano score passed 3.7 million views. The viral video experience continues to be amazing.* For example, I have four newer videos that…
Day 60: The Numbers Don’t Lie
I’ve always been a big fan of numbers. As a kid, I enjoyed math. As an adult, I enjoy investing. I also enjoy tracking my runs. These all involve numbers. It’s interesting…
Day 45: A Transcendent Production of “The Secret Garden”
This is a two-parter pertaining to musicals 🙂 Part #1: A Transcendent Production of “The Secret Garden” For many years now, my wife has shot pictures for “Music Circus,” an annual Summer…