August 1st in my former life (as a kid growing up in New England) meant the beginning of the end of my favorite time of year, kinda like a monday morning of a long weekend, bitter sweet. As someone whose life kept pace with changing seasons (sports that I played…
When I entered the old boat house today at the San Diego Canoe and Kayak Center, before the strength and conditioning workout I regularly conduct, the normally over flowing racks were strangely sparse, nearly empty. The place was at first a bit odd, then quickly, felt just right. 30 plus…
Thoreau was right, morning is a time to celebrate. The reward for waking up well in advance of my alarm clock today was a symphony of sun beams coming thru a small, high window, filling my living room with the most brilliant orange colors imaginable. The colors, quiet and warmth…
Gradual progression is something very few of us make time for. It’s usually not fun and often lacks the excitement of diving in all the way, right away. Life, nature, policy, math and science all point to the truth that long term success in anything almost always comes from a…
These were the sage words from a 95 year old aunty to 75 year old man 3 weeks after losing his 4th wife. A couple of days after my friends loss a first letter came expressing love, comfort and well wishes, 3 weeks later this one. The aunty, now 102,…
On Saturday, June 4th, 2011, I will be leading an interactive, learning by doing clinic for adult and teen swimmers/aquatic athletes at Francis Parker High School in SD from 12-2pm. Registration opens at 11:30. Call or write to pre-register. The workshop will provide a detailed framework for improving athletic longevity,…
Life is short, God is good and The Boston Celtics are an old team. The truth of these facts (as I see them) is empowering and presents an opportunity. Time is meant to be enjoyed and embraced. Challenges, struggles, victories, all of them embraced deeply, close to the bone and…
I was touched directly today by two of the most influential coaches in my life. 1- Dick Licare, He lead and championed countless teams at Lawrence Central Catholic, and taught me that with persistence and prepartion, nothing is impossible. 2- Also out of my old world roots. My coach at…
I was driving home from a magnificent Easter dinner feeling wondrous and lit up in side with sense of ever a lasting wonder. Thinking about family, friends and the adventures/opportunities of the week to come. A prospering book project, new collaborations, a walk about across the desert later in the…
Just finished about 10 minutes of Hule Howser’s California Gold, (which is all I could take tonight). For those not in cal, he’s the sweetest, most honest, annoying geek, who covers everything from life in small town California to bird species in West LA. But this guy cares so much…