Author Archives: Clearly Not Normal

2016? You’re Just Fine

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Clearly Not Normal

2016 doesn’t have a monopoly on death. It may have more celebrity deaths than you’d like, but it’s been worse. Much worse. September 11, 2001. Don’t make me explain. 1986 – “Howard the Duck” was released (kidding). 1968 – MLK … Continue reading →

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The Jim Fund

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Clearly Not Normal

When I’m out running, I come up with all kinds of ideas. This is a work in progress, but I thought about what it would be like to be in love with the idea of not working. What would it … Continue reading →

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We Already Had Marriage Equality – We Just Didn’t Know It

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Clearly Not Normal

Yo, Imma let you finish celebrating, but someone needs to answer a question for me. Why did the Supreme Court even need to rule on marriage equality in the first place? Thinking logically about this, I’m compelled to compare this … Continue reading →

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My European Vacation – Paris Marathon

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Clearly Not Normal

The reason for this trip was to run the Paris Marathon. Today is the day! My start time was 10:10, which is the latest start time ever! I got to sleep in, but I still woke up at 6:30. I … Continue reading →

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My European Vacation – Paris Day 3

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Clearly Not Normal

Today was relatively calm compared to the first two days. I wanted to rest up for the marathon, so I slept in and took it easy. I got hungry and went out for breakfast. There are so many cafés here … Continue reading →

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My European Vacation – Paris Day 2

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Clearly Not Normal

I set my alarm for 6:30 AM. Damn the lack of sleep, I’m going to the Eiffel Tower at dawn! I had no troubles with the Metro today, so I arrived at about 7:10. It was already light out, but … Continue reading →

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My European Vacation – Paris Day 1

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Clearly Not Normal

My excuse for traveling to Europe was to run the Paris Marathon. Of course, Alana and I made plans to turn this into another of my “running vacations.” Our trip to Paris ended up being the longest day of my … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Clearly Not Normal

Those were some serious glasses! He eventually had tri-focals. I don’t know how old my dad was when this picture was taken, but he died of lung cancer in his late 50s. He also had multiple (I don’t remember how … Continue reading →

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Music Makes No Sense

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Clearly Not Normal

My lovely bride, Alana, bought me a high quality turntable as a gift recently. She knew I was collecting vinyl records just for the nostalgia. I was buying records I used to own before I sold them all to the … Continue reading →

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Boston – A Runner’s Perspective

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Clearly Not Normal

It’s almost 24 hours after the bombs went off during the Boston Marathon. I’ve spent this time reading about the heroes who emerged immediately. I’ve spent very little time reading about or watching videos of the explosion. I’ve spent this time … Continue reading →

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