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Hans Solo has a bad feeling. He’s setting off on a wild, dangerous impetuous adventure, and things could go wrong. People could get hurt. Lives could be lost. The resistance could fail. But there is too much at stake. Hans Solo must continue forward, even with that bad feeling. That bad churning weight in the … Read more
This week I watched the television show The Bachelor. I’d never seen an entire episode before. This week I also had the opportunity to see the new movie about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. It is a long time since I was made to recall all the small and large harmful behaviors that were … Read more
A while back there was a commercial that featured a man sitting in front of his computer screen. He was manipulating his keyboard to quickly jump from site to site on the internet. In the background we could see his wife watching television. He surfed the web faster and faster until he suddenly froze in … Read more
I have a friend who recently spent a day wearing tight jeans. She wasn’t wearing them because she was especially fond of them. She struggled into them for a reason. She lay down on her bed and managed to yank up the zipper. She sucked in her middle and buttoned the top. Then she covered … Read more
I lost it and finding it again has been difficult. I’ve looked in my closet among old running bibs from past completed races. I’ve tried to ease it out of hiding with the promise of new shoes. I check each day to see if it has been inadvertently folded among my dry fit shirts. Sometimes, … Read more
Today is not a high-bar day. That’s okay. I already know that not every day turns out to be a day of noticeable deeds. Some days are destined to be noteworthy only for small accomplishments. Sometimes at the end of a day like this I congratulate myself not only on small tasks performed, but also … Read more
November has been a month of writing and running. Last week I managed 15 pain free miles as well as thousands of words. Both of these activities serve a purpose for me. The writing has provided an entrance into a fictional world of my own creation. A doorway into a non-political existence. The running also … Read more
So I Went for a Run Spoiler alert: Things got better. When you’re a runner, they always do. By Mark Remy Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 12:00 am I was confused, so I went for a run. And things got better.I was exhausted, so I went for a run. And things got better.I was lost, … Read more
Inspired by hours of watching amazing athletes compete at the Olympics I have enjoyed an excellent week of running. At least, it was excellent for me. With the timpani drum of the Olympic theme echoing in my brain I have been heading out early this week bringing my best to the beloved sport of walk-running. … Read more
I wake up with yesterday’s thoughts pulling me into awareness. I forgot to call my friend again. Did I remember to pay the bill for the sprinkler system? There are expired eggs in the refrigerator. Are my children happy? Is there enough cat food? Have there been any bombings? I gently stretch my legs while … Read more