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Myrtle Beach

I did spend a bit of time – most of Sunday – playing tourist in Myrtle Beach.  The marathon had not totally killed my legs. I could walk around and walk I did.

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My First Marathon – Part II

  As I ran along Ocean Blvd for about 9 miles, there were times when I could spy the ocean.  A lot of the view is obstructed by hotels but there are a few piers and off to the left here one of the views.  Believe it or not, it was probably close to 70F… Continue reading My First Marathon – Part II

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My First Marathon – Part I

The plans for my first marathon were hatched shortly before my first Boilermaker – the 15K road race, not some alcoholic drink.  My friend I was traveling to that race with asked me if I had ever contemplated doing a marathon.  I had already run two half marathons at that point and several other races.… Continue reading My First Marathon – Part I

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The Trip and The Expo

Never having run a marathon before, I was a bit unsure what to expect from the Spirit Airline expo where I was heading once I got from NY to Myrtle Beach.  We left NYS about 7 pm on Thursday and headed south.  I drove for a while and then my 20 year old drove.  Thankfully,… Continue reading The Trip and The Expo

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The Family Vacation

We do not take many family vacations.  Back when there was still a dad in the family unit and there were only four little ones under the age of five (doesn’t look nearly as daunting when I spell out those numbers), we drove cross country to visit my mom.  That was the type of family… Continue reading The Family Vacation

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Social Media Inventory

I have to admit this was not a new thought.  Yesterday, I was reading Tim Nekritz’s blog, Inside Tim’s Head.  Tim was discussing the social media inventory of his employer, a state university in NY, and the uses of having said inventory written down.  I so wanted to put the phrase “down on paper” there… Continue reading Social Media Inventory

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NYS Budget

What a difference a year makes!  Last year’s State of the State address was around this time.  Now, a new governor and I am watching the executive budget presentation on February 1st.  Better than that, the entire event – comments by Lieutenant Governor Duffy and Budget Director Megna and the presentation itself from Governor Andrew… Continue reading NYS Budget

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Inspiration

First, a quick apology.  This entry was started January 6th.  Here it is February 1st and I am just now finishing it off.  My blog has been ignored for some real life issues.  These have been taken care of, I hope, and I can start writing again.  Back at Christmas, I had this idea that… Continue reading Inspiration