Tag Archives: Life

A Half A Century

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Alan

Sooooo…I’m 50. Seriously…I had to pause and look at that before I moved on because…it just seems so…crazy? Odd? What is the word I’m looking for? Unbelievable? When you’re a kid…50 sounds OLD. Hell…when you’re in your 20’s, 50 sounds … Continue reading →

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Deflated But Getting Better!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Alan

Hello. My name is Alan and I am 44 years old. I work a lot, travel a lot, eat a lot of shitty food and don’t exercise much. I know, I know…I’ve read all the reports and listened to all … Continue reading →

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Searching For The Sweet Spot

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Alan

If you’ve ever played sports, you know what I’m talking about when I mention “The Sweet Spot.” In baseball, it’s that place on the bat where, once the ball hits it, you know it’s out of the park. In basketball, … Continue reading →

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Tee Box Philosophy

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Alan

What is it about golf? There’s something about hitting a little ball with a stick that brings out the best in my Dad. In our family, it’s hard to get a word in when my siblings and I are at … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things To Do This Summer

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Alan

Planning on seeing more of this lady this summer… Well…the hectic part of my year is over and now? Now I got lots of time off. According to my calendar, I have 6 days of work in a little over … Continue reading →

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Facebook Wants To Know…

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Alan

“What’s on your mind?” Daily I log onto Facebook, the bastion of friendly personality conflicts, dramas and poignant prognostications, and I see this little question and I am forced to ask myself… “Self…what IS on my mind?” And I think … Continue reading →

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The Crossroad (A Narrative By A Father)

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Alan

Recently a blogger friend wrote about her exploits with her kids and how she is afraid to let go. I imagine she and my wife are in the same boat. My son, who is 8, has been struggling for control … Continue reading →

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Ebb & Flow

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Alan

Life is funny. Everyone talks about getting the most out of it. Make something of it. Make it what YOU want it to be. But there are so many obstacles in the way. In MY perfect life, I honestly don’t … Continue reading →

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Life & How To Live It

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Alan

You know what I find interesting? Life. Life is interesting. And the reason it’s so interesting is because it can change on a dime. I don’t know about you, but MY life seems to change every single second. My mood … Continue reading →

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