Question from FitOldDog to Gumby: "Is our economy, like every biological system, at the mercy of the underlying feedback (starveback) loops, or can we create something better, that possesses a modicum of stability, with these overdeveloped neocortices of ours?" Response from Gumby (aka Andrew) to FitOldDog: "Supercharged short-term decision-making by consumers and investors are driving us ... Read more
Johnny’s Of Carrboro As A Metaphor For Ironman Training As All You Should Really Fear In Life Is Misoneism
Carrbora-ana = Things associated with the culture and history of Carrboro, NC, USA. Hi folks, I visited Johnny's this morning to have a nice quiet cup of coffee, during which time I made the acquaintance of several interesting local people, one of whom, Mike, was doing work for his environmental consulting with the US EPA. This reminded me of my old life as a scientist, generating data for ... Read more
Your Perception Of Yourself Creates Your World And Determines How Or Whether You Ask A Girl Out
Hi folks, You might wonder why I'm talking about dating, when (a) I've been in a great relationship for over five years, and I still am, and (b) this blog is about safe exercise for better health and people with aortic aneurysms. Let's face it, an aortic aneurysm is bad, but a bad relationship can be worse. I've been there, I should know. Imagine choosing a car, but there is one special really nice ... Read more
When A Tool Becomes A Crutch And Overcoming Pull Boy Addiction In The Pool
Hi folks, It is clear that ideal posture is one of the key aspects of dance. It frees you up to move as you wish, with grace and ease. I'm taking lessons from a skilled dance and Continuum teacher, Rebecca, and I am making progress, though when it comes to grace and ease I have a way to go. It turns out that the development of a healthy posture is quite a challenge, and one aspect of this involves ... Read more
Why Would Anyone Wear Headphones During An Early Morning Trail Run?
Hi folks, Rupert and I were out for an early morning trail run, thanks to Cook Medical and their magical aortic stents (mine's called Rupert), when I stopped to listen to the eerie cry of a hawk overhead. As I stood there listening, I noticed the grunting of deer, and in the distance one of those weird noises that the coyotes make. There was also rustling in the underbrush, probably a possum, and ... Read more
If You Want To Stay Young At Heart Hang Out With Kids Because They’ll Teach You How To Live
Hi folks, It is critical that the generations stay in touch with one another, each imparting the wisdom of their years to the others. Older people need to learn to watch what kids do and listen with their ears to what are saying, which means that 'adults' have to turn off their chattering (I know that already) minds, and truly listen. It is also critical for people over the age of 13 to realize that ... Read more
Watch Out For Those First Subtle Signs Of Change
Hi folks, The first vague indication of fall, for me at least, comes as a cool morning walk with that feeling of winter on the way. The first sure sign of fall comes in a more sinister form, for the arachnophobe, wolf spider webs. If you run trails on an autumn morning in the North Carolina piedmont, there they are, sometimes hundreds of them, barring your way, each huge web having a 'large' scary ... Read more
If You Have Tight Calves Try Stretching Your Hamstrings
Hi folks, As an aging Ironman triathlete, I find that I have to work increasingly on flexibility and injury control. This isn't really a matter of increased time so much as increased consistency. I have also noticed that when I have a tight muscle somewhere, the problem generally originates somewhere other than the site of my symptoms. A good example is my intermittently tight calves. As often as ... Read more
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