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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 ( 396 )
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Walt Disney World Marathon, Making Outlines, and Cosmic Irony
Cosmic Irony is on the menu so far this year.Cosmic Irony One:I signed up for Physical Therapy and took the first appointment available which was Thursday. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Dark and Damaged Goods: Best of 2014
The obligatory summary. MILK-BLOOD was released in 2014, and received some incredible reviews. The book is unique, challenging, (I like to think) and this is... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Dark and Damaged Goods: Best of 2014
Writing, Running, Reading, and Chasing the Dragon in 2014.The obligatory summary.Writing: MILK-BLOOD was released in 2014, and received some incredible reviews. Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Harbaugh, Like Winter, is Coming
A lovely gift from my wife. It's an "action figure." It's a "figurine." Really, it's a "doll."But he's one of my heroes. Jon Snow now graces the top of my desk. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Jesus, Christmas, Nativity Scenes, and The Polar Express
Merry Christmas! Christian or not, may salvation be part of your lexicon. Unless, of course, you are a devout nihilist, then may you find unmeaning and a slow... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Graston Technique, Disney Marathon, and I'm A Damn Poser
If you’ve been reading this blog looking for running thoughts, you have been seriously let down. Running isn't happening much in my world, just a few strides... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Happy Festivus!! Here's Some .99 Cent Reads
MILK-BLOOD is .99 Cents from now until the end of the year. I dropped the price yesterday, and it went to the top 3 Drug Dependency books on amazon... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
The Damage Done - A Little Story About the Big Horrors of Heroin
The following is the story of Jervis, one of the main characters of MILK-BLOOD. Promise it is worth a read. After years of suffering with mental illness,... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
RUNWELL and GIVING TUESDAY
Black Friday is dead. A team of marketers in some board room killed the beast slowly when they started opening up stores on Thanksgiving. Read more
Posted on 01 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Mockingjay
I saw MockingJay, part one yesterday. It was a great, emotional movie, but not the kind you need to see twice. They have done the book justice, with just... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Random Thoughts On the Emptiness of Being Where Nothing Much Happens But Wet...
My dog is afraid of the cold. Shivers even with the cutest of sweaters. But he did make his first yellow snow.The worst part of winter is the wet socks. Novembe... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
THE HORROR WRITERS ASSOCATION, SELF-PUBLISHERS, and SNEETCHES ON THE BEACHES
Tell me I can’t go somewhere, and I will want to go more. Rope something off with a Police Line Do Not Cross and suddenly I DO WANT TO CROSS. At times my... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
NEW YORK CITY MARATHON Vs BOSTON MARATHON
It was a cold and windy day at the New York City Marathon yesterday, but I still had runner envy all weekend long. Of all the marathons I’ve run, New York is th... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Chilling Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House
Halloween as a child meant this record. Over and over and over. Here it is. Give it a listen Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Halloween Bowl of Candy: Please Take One
At our house on Halloween you'll find a large bowl of candy out front with a sign saying "Take One Small Handful" or something similar while we are out... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
When A Shrink's House Gets Haunted
Pen and Muse is a very cool, very friendly, writerly-type hang-out I'm happy to associate with. Last year, they put out the Dark Carnival writer showcase which... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Detroit Free Press Marathon/Half-Marathon 2014
I ran a half marathon as part of the Detroit Free Press marathon yesterday, my second event in three weeks as an advocate for RUNWELL, and it was a perfect day. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Detroit Free Press Marathon Weekend
IT'S THE WEEKEND!!!! (Que Arthur Penhallow) (Anyone know who Arthur Penhallow is?) THE DETROIT FREE PRESS MARATHON WEEKENDIt's always a great experience to... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
The Walking Dead Season 5 Premiere
Well, if The Walking Dead and American Horror Story were in a race, The Walking Dead just took off running at the start leaving AHS far behind.Then again,... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
AMERICAN HORROR STORY and DARK CARNIVAL
If it's October, it must be time for American Horror Story. I loved the first season, thought the second season was cliche, and the third season made my jaw dro... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS
