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Running, Writing, and Chasing the Dragon
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'Running, Writing, and Chasing The Dragon'is about the running and writing life, with mass media reviews and thoughts related to addiction sprinkled about from time to time. The author has run 13 marathons, has been in recovery from addiction for 20 years, and is the author of three novels.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 387 )
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Monday Morning Update: Writing, Running, and Chasing the Dragon
Chasing the Dragon: if all goes as planned, I will have 22 years sober this week. Friday morning, June 27th, about 9:30 am. Running: Ran 15 miles last week,... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
A Junky Runner and His Money
Running is supposed to be the simplest activities, easily accessible, and without economic barriers. The barefoot movement isn't just about running as we were... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Detroit "write-a-house" - Free House for Writers
Coincidence is just God's way of remaining anonymous, and the powers of coincidence just brought the coolest program to my attention. Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
"Just Like His Father" -FATHER'S DAY AND SOBRIETY
I was at a training by Claudia Black and heard her explain how if a mother or father gets high on heroin, they are abandoning their own child as much as if... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
If You Want Something Done, Ask a Runner Person
Love this quote, and experience tells me it is true. When you are busy you are most productive. Right on the verge of combusting, but moving fast enough that al... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Happy Birthday to "on the Lips of Children"
ON THE LIPS OF CHILDREN is One Years Old today!Happy Birthday to you, Cha Cha Cha*Smashes its face into cake*On June 6th, 2013, the book was published, and... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
National Running Day. Have You Checked Your Scar Tissue Lately?
"I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains, I looked to the children, I drank from the fountain. There's more than one answer to these questions pointing... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Run Disney 2015
I am all set up for Run Disney.I am registered for the Marathon. I have picked out my flights, have a deposit on the hotel and park ticket package. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
TIME OF DEATH by SHANA FESTA
My friend, fellow author, and owner/operator of the site Bookie-monster.com, Shana Festa, has a new book out this week. I have been doing book reviews for... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
FREE BOOK FOR SAN DIEGO RnR MARATHON RUNNERS
This week is the Rock nā Roll San Diego Marathon. The run takes place on June 1st.The San Diego marathon is the event that Macon from my novel, On the Lips of... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Highlights of My Racing Life
As I go into my 5th week of no running (besides a few strides), I have this fear in the back of my head that my running life is over. Read more
Posted on 22 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
AMERICAN IDOL and JENA IRENE
I never watched American Idol until this season. I could not have told you a single thing about it even after hours of torture. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Milk-blood Name One of Summer's Most Anticipated Reads
The folks over at The Horror Bookshelf: A Blog Dedicated to Dark Fiction, have named MILK-BLOOD one of the most anticipated reads of summer saying:I read... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
No Run for 30 Days Makes Jack a Dull Boy. Here's What I've Learned
Unless I relapse today and break out in a five miles, I will make it to 30 days without a run. After nearly 2 years struggling with an injury, I finally got an... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
More Proof Goodreads is a Good Place
I love Goodreads like a five year old loves Pirates. It is an arena where the line between writers and readers has been erased, especially since so many of us... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Mother's Day
Mother indeed is the word for God on the Lips of all Children.Happy Mother's Day To Woman EverywhereEven if you never gave birth, because, to quote my book,... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
The Marathon in Words: Dean Karnazes Nails It
If running a marathon could be accurately described in words, it would be something less than what it is, but this recent article by Dean Karnazes really comes... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Milk-blood: the Cover Reveal
As I announced last week, I have another book coming out. MILK-BLOOD is what happens when a writer and a social worker visit the inner city of Detroit. Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
"21. My Father is Run Over By A Car"
Posted on 02 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Real Runners. Real Writers. and Penguicon
REAL RUNNERSCelebrate an effective snot-rocket. ā Cherish the burn of their chaffed body parts in the shower after a hot, summer long-run. ā Get moody and brood... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS