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Karma Is A Bitch Ain’t It

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Just like 150+ million Americans I watched the big game yesterday. Though I really had no interest in who won, I found myself with a keen interest in who LOST.

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Tags: Hobbies

0-16 Miami Dolphins?

December 4th, 2007 · No Comments

Just needed to get this off my chest and onto ‘paper’. As a fan who grew up in the Orange Bowl and watched the 17-0 season from [Read more →]

Tags: Health and Exercise · Hobbies · Observations of Midlife Stuff

Dana Point Turkey Trot 10K, NOT 5K

November 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

As a follow up to the post I wrote about Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot plans, my thoughts about 5k vs. 10k are validated.

Gender: M
Age: 47
Place Overall: 2279 out of 3612
Men: 1362 out of 1838
M 45-49: 217 out of 272
AgeGrade: 47.59% Place: 2409
FINISH: 1:01:15 pace: 9:52
5K: n/a pace: n/a
Chip Time: 1:01:15  
Gun Time: 1:04:27  

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Tags: Health and Exercise · Hobbies · Humor · Observations of Midlife Stuff

2002 Sloan At Wine Commune

November 6th, 2007 · No Comments

Last night a friend and co-worker took me to dinner to celebrate the end of one phase and the beginning of another. As we both love wine and it was a big event I decided to bring out the 2002 Sloan and sample for the first 2002 sloan

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Tags: Hobbies · Wine IS Good For You...Repeat Again

Midlife Crisis Wine Collecting – part 1

November 4th, 2007 · 1 Comment

An informal survey of co-workers, clients and friends has revealed a common thread regarding wine collecting. It seems that 40 marks a time when many folks develop palates for wine. They have moved from a predominantly mixed drink or beer preference to red wine. Along with that, many (most?) begin to get the wine collecting bug. [Read more →]

Tags: Hobbies · Observations of Midlife Stuff · Wine IS Good For You...Repeat Again