I hate to admit it but
sometimes a beer or three will help me to sit down at the computer
and update my blog.
It's Friday afternoon,
five thirty something to be almost something exact; the long weekend
has started. While the weekend will not “Pan Out” as I have hoped
I am looking forward to the next few days.... Unfortunately, there
will be no running.
Perhaps I should view the
no running thing as an opportunity to hone my golf game or
photography skills. After all, it's never good (or is it) to be
singularly focused. Perhaps I could meditate upon how to become a
better father, husband, brother or friend........... Should but ????
. Perhaps I should try to figure out if I can win a nine hole Golf
Match against brother Tim to remain the “Family Golf God”if I
head up to Berkeley Springs tomorrow. Shallow, I know.
As far as “Family Golf
God” is concerned, there is a new breeze “A Blowing”, the ZAC
ATTACK will soon be on the doorstep wanting his turn at the title.
It's only a matter of time, yet I hope to extend that time out as
long as possible. (I'm sure his Dad does as well) When it happens,
Tim and I will be “Magnanimous in Defeat” quite opposite from our
“Not Humble in Victory”.
I have not been able to
run in over a week because of my Achilles Tendon. I did mange a great
hike however in Virginia of about nine miles with only moderate
discomfort. This hike was along a series of Waterfalls which were
spectacular. It reminded me of driving along the California Coast
Line thinking “The Views Can't Get Any Better”, surprise, each
new bend in the road revealed yet another.
The hiking group consisted
of two guys in their sixties, myself (just shy of that) and the
“Young Buck” a mere fifty four year old. Less then two miles into
the hike the youngster of the group exclaimed, “Please Just Give me
a Gun if I ever Start Talking about my Issues.” It was right then I
realized, Damn it ..... I'm getting closer to a point in life where
some uninformed person, upon a moment of bad reflection might think,
“He's Old”................ OLD !!! ......... Come on Dude or
Dudette Lets go on a ten mile trail run. (Of Course As Soon As I get
over these injuries)
On another note, Maggie's
last day of High School was today. I am excited for her and sad for
myself that my “Little Girl” is growing up. It seems as though
just yesterday I sent her off on the school bus for her first day of
school. I am so proud of her and grateful that I have survived the
cancer to see her through this portion of her life.
I don't know what the
months or years ahead will bring but early on through all of
this..... I set a goal to see her graduate high school ...... Goal
Met !
I'm a happy boy
.............. Mike
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