Trips, for me, tend to be big photo opportunities. I did not realize before heading south to Myrtle Beach that there had been a huge air base there for years. As is the case with many municipalities that had former military bases, Myrtle Beach has put together a small park to honor those who once… Continue reading One Last Look at Myrtle Beach
I haven’t sat down on a Saturday and read a book from cover to cover in ages. I know that a lot of that has had to do with getting in the “long run” in my training plan for February’s marathon I ran. I also know that some of that has had to do with… Continue reading Surviving Your Serengeti – A Book Review
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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