Caribbean Jerk Shrimp

Caribbean Jerk Shrimp

Caribbean Jerk Shrimp This recipe originally came from the Runner’s World Cookbook which I highly recommend. It is healthy, extremely tasty and easy to prepare. The key is the jerk seasoning which is often sold as Jamaican Jerk and these days is widely available at...
Dispatches from the Pandemic

Dispatches from the Pandemic

Dispatches from the Pandemic In the winter of 2020, right about the time the Corona virus appeared, I reconnected with a couple of friends from high school. Not only were we school mates but we had all been in the same garage band and were close back then. I hadn’t...
Adding a Garage Bay in 2020

Adding a Garage Bay in 2020

Adding a Garage Bay in 2020 In the summer of 2020, the first COVID summer, I built another garage bay for the new Kubota tractor I had bought. I hired my friend Mike to help with the build. The truth be known, Mike is more knowledgeable than me, he has been a...
My First 24 Hour Running Race

My First 24 Hour Running Race

My First 24 Hour Running Race I wrote this in 2013, about a week after this race. I was about ten weeks shy of my 60th birthday on race day. This is one of the most personal things I’ve ever written. I was originally uncomfortable putting this into the public domain...
A Little Fitness History from 2011

A Little Fitness History from 2011

A Little Fitness History from 2011 I wrote this in 2011 for a blog I started with a couple friends about ultramarathoning. As it says below, I have had a lifelong relationship with endurance sports. I have enjoyed some meaningful success but have also endured some...