Thanks, Jeff......some great advice. After many years of trying this way and that way, I've finally come to the conclusion that listening to my own body and knowing what works for me is the only way. I'm going to now try to put that into my running…
I would recommend the book Running for Mortals by John Bingham. This guy has really motivated an old worn-out couch potato like me to start waddling, and working toward a 5k. He also has a web site that you can check out.
Ok, I love my Cubbies above all, but seriously - beating up on the Pirates who are what 22 games back...no challenge. In fact it would be an embarrassment if they lost. Now beating the White Sox this afternoon. HELL YEAH !!!
Michael,
On behalf of Cubs Nation, I am required to inform you that any cheering for the SouthSiders, regardless of the reason, will be met with immediate invocation of the "Bartman Rule"--resulting in immediate revocation of your Cubs Fan credenti…
Seems mostly straightforward divisionally.
NL--Phils, Dodgers, and "The Enemy" (TM) [okay, okay, 'Cards']
AL--Angels, Yanks
I think the Twins could overtake the Tigers, because there's just too much offense there.
Wild Card: Red Sox and prolly Col…
I have an apartment at the moment, and have only tried charcoal grilling once (a fiasco). My folks have a gas grill, and I have to admit, I really like the ease of use factor.
So put me down for "Sweet Lady Pro-Pane." [/Hank]
This is an issue i've been struggling with lately. For a while, I was hardcore about tithing and giving. It was almost easy, and God was always faithful. However, this year, I went on a mission trip, and right up towards the trip, money got really t…
reading, writing, talking about faith, baseball, movies, theatre
Books
currently: "The Prestige," Christopher Priest
Top-Five Recommendations: "Generation X," Douglas Coupland; "High Fidelity," Nick Hornby; "Gilead," Marilynne Robinson; "The Brothers Karamazov," Doestyevsky; "Mere Christianity," C.S. Lewis.
Movies
The Godfather, The Third Man, The Philadelphia Story, The Big Sleep, High Fidelity, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Kill Bill, Tombstone. Many others, i'm a "movie" guy.
Music
Jars of Clay, Counting Crows, U2, Waterdeep, Ben Folds (Five), The Beatles, Skillet, Johnny Cash, Jonathon Coulton, Regina Spektor, Switchfoot.
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