Scary grass and a wonderful veterinary practice

Proving that there is indeed never a dull moment, minutes before I was planning to leave for work on Friday, Jeter sidled up to me with an eye well on its way to being grotesquely swollen shut. Since I had just taken him outdoors not 30 minutes previously, I was at a loss as to … Continue reading Scary grass and a wonderful veterinary practice

Millions of (bad tasting) peaches

I don't know when it happened but it seems that finding a delicious peach has become a challenge on par with picking the trifecta at Saratoga. I mean, your odds of buying a flavorful, juicy peach are even less favorable than that of a thoroughbred surviving a hot summer season in the Spa City. After … Continue reading Millions of (bad tasting) peaches

My favorite governor in New York State – Governor’s Island

When I mentioned to friends last week that I was heading down to the city for a couple of days, they suggested that I visit Governor's Island. Although I often stay downtown in the financial district, I'd never really considered taking the ferry to any island other than Staten and knew nothing about Governor's Island. … Continue reading My favorite governor in New York State – Governor’s Island

Learning to stand on my own two feet

Being a runner has many health benefits. There are the obvious ones like improved cardiovascular capacity, weight loss and stronger legs, but I've found the more subtle ones to be even more impressive. Things like a dramatically tighter core and the mental ability to focus on immediate external conditions while simultaneously allowing my mind to … Continue reading Learning to stand on my own two feet