Hi folks, This blog has been a real boon to me, as it has brought me closer to my family of origin. For instance, my 'Bro' Trevor, was always a mystery to me, but now I understand that he sees the World in a different way. I live my life, largely, via logic circuits, whilst Trevor seems to understand how people feel. I have had a number of uncomplimentary names in my life, one of which was Genghis Khan, and I ... Read more
United Airlines Were On Time And They Didn’t Break Our Ukelele, But They Could Work On Seat Design
Hi folks, We're back from the wedding in Hawaii, very jet lagged, but happy. All the United Airlines flights were on time and the staff were friendly and kind, and they didn't break any of our luggage. I loved the YouTube video about United Airlines breaking a Taylor guitar, because it demonstrates that the 'little guy' can fight back against major corporations, and their tendency towards indifference for their ... Read more
Be Good To Yourself On The Way Up Because You Will Meet Yourself Again On The Way Down
Hi folks, I must admit that I never really did understand people too well, as they are never quite what they seem. My Mom would always tell us to watch what they do, as opposed to listening to what they say, which is sage advice. Human personalities vary like the sea in Hawaii, some appearing to be clear as crystal, others are more murky or opaque, and yet others are so choleric that they seem to be ... Read more
It Seems To Help To Keep Your Head Up High For Endurance Running
Hi folks, I must admit that I find running challenging to say the least, especially long runs such as my coach proscribed 16-miler in the Hawaii heat yesterday afternoon. As I approach taper for the Lake Placid Ironman, my workouts become increasingly long, but this year I feel stronger than in 2011, so we'll see what we get. The thing about Ironman races is that you can hope for whatever you like, ... Read more
Swimming, Like Sex, Benefits From Technique, Conditioning And Love Of The Sport
Hi folks, A healthy life is all about healthy appetites, for food, love, exercise, intellectual challenge and spiritual contentment. This is why I love Ironman training. The consistent exercise associated with this great sport keeps me fit, is good for my brain, physical health, especially as I age (69 tomorrow), and apparently for my sex life. Boy, who would want to miss all of those benefits? ... Read more
Of Stiff Necks, Beauty, And The Power Of Exercise Over Your Life
"Can you coax your mind from its wandering and keep to the original oneness? Can you let your body become supple as a newborn child's? Can you cleanse your inner vision until you see nothing but the light? Can you love people and lead them without imposing your will? Can you deal with the most vital matters by letting events take their course? Can you step back from you own mind and thus ... Read more
On NPR’s The People’s Pharmacy I Finally Heard A Cardiologist Talking Sense About The Risks Of Statins: I Got Better Results With Exercise
Hi folks, About 40 years ago, whilst working in my laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland, we discovered that I have a fairly extreme form of hyperlipidemia (high blood fat or triglyceride) with a resting level (no treatment) over 2000 mg/dL (extremely high), hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol) of over 230 mg/dL (high) and low HDL (high density lipoprotein, so-called 'good' cholesterol, but really an ... Read more
Lance Armstrong And Roman Versus Napoleonic Law
"She trusts people who are trustworthy. She also trusts people who aren't trustworthy. This is true trust." Tao te Ching, Lao-tzu, translation by Steven Mitchell "In America, a person is presumed innocent until proved guilty. Unless, that is, he plays college sports." [or competes in triathlons, it would appear] Joe Nocera, The New York Times Hi folks, Ayn Rand sure got it right, for all her ... Read more
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