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Second chance
I can’t tell you how many second chances I have had over my lifetime but believe me, almost every single one of them has been worth it. For that reason, I believe President Obama deserves a second chance and that is who I am going to vote for next month. I have had a enough
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Walking to work
On most days, I walk to work. It’s only a mile and on a morning like today, the air is crispy, refreshing and invigorating. The sun is rising over the east lending a sense of warmth and tranquil to the peacefulness of nature. Walking to work gives me a chance to think and reflect. I wish
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America’s obesity problem
When 13 cars are waiting at the drive-thru window of Tim Horton’s at 7:45AM on a warm fall morning and there are well over 500 empty parking spaces in the lot…it doesn’t surprise me that America has an obesity problem! And this does not even show the traffic back-up that typically occurs when such
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How we do it with the loss of hearing…
Last Friday, I found the following in my inbox on Facebook from a very dear friend who we affectionately call Bee: Hi there, I hope your recovery is going well with your ankle. You will be back out there before you know it. I gotta tell you i don’t know how you do it with
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An inspiring post by a running friend…
Someone once said – “There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh & love you unconditionally. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the
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A personal reflection that affects all of us…
This is something that I read yesterday and it has been in my mind ever since. I know I am guilty of violating this principle more times than anyone can count. If you believe, then you know He is forgiving…..thank God, literally! We all should give this careful consideration, whether we believe or not. When
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Two years ago…
“Are you all right?” -Rich M. during a pre-track practice warm up “You don’t look too good. Shut it down.” -Coach V. after the second of 4 1200 meter runs at interval pace “The only thing missing was the fact that he may have curtailed his workout but he made up for it with all
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A reflection in life
Too often we get caught up in life’s mundane tasks; in my case, it’s my recent job search. On March 26th, Trooper Kevin P. Dobson of the New State Police was conducting a traffic stop of a speeder. At approximately 7:30 in the morning, he was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to his injuries.
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