Category Archives: Humor

Trying to leave Okinawa – a not so funny trip (at the time)

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

Sometimes fact is stranger – and funnier – than fiction.  I had such an instance recently and I wanted to share my pain for your entertainment once again. I promise I did not embellish or add nonfactual elements to this. … Continue reading →

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Basic information from the Trailblaze Challenge 26.3 mile hike for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

This is the first of several posts about my experience of the Trailblaze Challenge for the Make-A-Wish foundation. There’s so much information, I will try to organize my thoughts and post in a somewhat logical fashion. Here’s the basis information … Continue reading →

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I fought the biscuit and the biscuit won…

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

The lyrics of the song by The Clash “I Fought the Law” were shamelessly stolen and edited for this post. Just how does a biscuit win? You may ask. I’ll get there, but to appreciate it you have to know … Continue reading →

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Had to say goodbye to an old friend today

Posted on February 4, 2016 by

Today I officially said goodbye to an old friend. We have shared many miles together in the woods since March 2011 and he has been with me through the good and bad. He was right by my side for countless … Continue reading →

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