I first read this over 35 years ago, and it’s stayed with me ever since. They’re my hopes for you. To those whose burdens are heavy, may you find a friend to help you share the load.To those whose hearts are touched by sorrow, may you be surprised by joy.To those who feel lonely, may companions come to share your life.To those who feel angry, may you be purged and find gaiety stealing into your life.To those who feel depressed, may you be uplifted.To those who seek forgiveness, may it be granted to you.To those who are fearful, may you …
Author: Dale Gardner
Once again, it’s been some time since I’ve provided an update. So, for the benefit of the few folks following me, and the trolls and bots who visit only to flit away, a bit of an update. Biking is an uneven habit, but one that seems to be sticking. Since my last post I’ve taken a variety of “trips” on the indoor stationary bike, and with the return of Spring began exploring the immediate neighborhood. I live in a development on a lake, and the roads circle much of it — a round trip currently works out to be about …
When I last wrote, almost a year and one-half ago, I expressed the hope the hope that 2019 would be a “re-building” year. It hasn’t completely worked out that way. In short, my time as a runner is over — although I’ve been working on shifting to other forms of exercise, mostly biking. The end of running — at least the acknowledgement of it — came slowly. I continued to train through 2019, but it came harder and harder. Runs themselves — mostly short, perhaps a mile or two, went well, but were followed by intense pain in my feet. …