Have You Seen This Man? And other Miscellany

JUST WONDERING IF YOU'VE SEEN THIS GUY RECENTLY. I realize that old T.J. doesn't 'circulate' much these days, but I'm doing my best to keep him visible. The $2 bill is my tip of choice at coffee shops and other such places. I've been doing it for years as a sort of schtick, and this …

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Whatever Begins…

Whatever begins, also ends.     -- Seneca WELL, THE DAY HAD TO COME. Today was my 51st birthday, and my "year of being 50" has come to an end. And what an incredible ride it's been, kicking off one year ago today with the 2011 Holiday Hustle 5K and ending with the same race last Saturday. …

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Warming up for Cold Weather

TEMPERATURES MAY FINALLY BE FALLING, BUT IT'S PLENTY HOT in the Fitness at 50 world. There are several events yet before the year's over, and they're coming up fast. For instance: Running - The weekly miles continue; this is something I do year round, and almost never inside. I'd rather be out in the cold …

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