What an eventful Saturday! I got a running start. Literally. But it didn’t stop there. Shortly after returning from my group run with friends, I was off to help Fleta’s Cupboard make its third monthly appearance in the Kent Flea … Continue reading
I never planned to run a half-marathon on this vacation, but Cor made it happen. Amazingly, his internet research identified a legitimate race that fit our travel itinerary: the Essar Chester Half-Marathon, which describes itself as being “one of the … Continue reading
I was invited to join a basketball team this Spring. Games would be with the Tallmadge Recreational League on Monday nights. I was a little bit of anxious about getting injured right before the Glass City (Toledo) Owens Corning™️ Half-Marathon. … Continue reading
I got the chance to run the Glass City (Toledo) Owens Corning™️ Half-Marathon this weekend. It was a pretty decent race for me, but honestly nothing special on the personal level. That being said, the weekend was very special because … Continue reading
The Kent State University men’s basketball team won the Mid-American Conference championship this year! As such, they qualified for the NCAA Basketball Tournament, also known as “March Madness.” And that’s only happened one other time in the eleven years that … Continue reading
I’d never heard of a “Heavy Freezing Spray Warning” — until after experienced it! I honestly didn’t even think to check the weather forecast. I just knew that it was cold (so I wore plenty of layers to stay warm). … Continue reading
Have you ever observed the Dutch obsession with speed skating? Most Americans would only encounter this during the Winter Olympics, if that. But it’s definitely a thing. I’ve heard at least one sports announcer suggest that the Dutch care so … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year for retrospection. I’ve posted my Top Ten Songs of 2022. I’ve posted my Top Ten Books of 2022. And now, I’m following the pattern that I established in previous years: turning my attention to hikes that … Continue reading