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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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Everybody’s a Comedian!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

It’s impossible to do something out of the ordinary when you’re 51 years old without someone saying “is that on your bucket list?” It’s like they believe that I’m going to kick the bucket just because I’m older than they … Continue reading →

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Jumping Out of a Perfectly Good Airplane

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

I’m calling 2012 my year of living dangerously. I took the plunge and got re-married in June after being divorced for 15 years. I took an even bigger plunge when I jumped out of an airplane for the first time … Continue reading →

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A Marathon Deferred

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

As you must all be aware by now, the New York City Marathon, the marathon of my dreams, was cancelled last week. You might think I’d be supremely disappointed. I was, but I made the most of the situation and ended … Continue reading →

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Long Live Rock!

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

On September 15th, I will go to another Rush concert. My son, Nick, bought the tickets and we’ll be on the floor of The United Center in Chicago. I will be seeing a concert in the same arena the Chicago … Continue reading →

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The Honeymooners – Final Thoughts

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

So many things happened on our honeymoon. People have asked me, “how was your trip?” As I explain things to them, I realize how little I remember what happened! I remember everything we did, I’m having trouble remembering which place … Continue reading →

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The Honeymooners – Day 11 – The Journey Home

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Clearly Not Normal

  I woke up early so I could do my weekly long run of 16 miles. Doing this after drinking the beer I drank the day before is never a good idea! I hydrated and headed out the door. Unlike … Continue reading →

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