Hi folks, People ask me from time to time where I find my blogging ideas for a daily post. The answer is pretty simple. The same place I found my research ideas for a happy and productive 40-year science career. All around and inside of me, and I don't mean in my innards, though they provide food for thought occasionally. My approach reminds me of a movie I watched years ago, called 'American ... Read more
When You Blog You Are Talking To The Whole World So Be Kind And Open Minded
Hi folks, Sometimes I wonder why I write these blog posts, as I generate one blogging idea after another, and then someone will sign in and read an article I wrote a long time ago and it feels good to have a shared my experiences with a complete stranger across the world. In fact, it makes the world seem smaller and maybe increases my sense of brotherhood and sisterhood with all people. We are but ... Read more
Invited Blog Post On Preparing For An Ironman Swim
Hi folks, I was pleased to be invited to write a blog post at the triathlon website, Chez Ollie, and Chez Ollie. Denis was great to work with, helping set up SEO and so forth. Thanks again, Denis! -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
Top Fifteen Blog Posts Indicate That My Readers Are Interested In Living A Full Life
Hi folks, Here are the top 15 of >350 posts for this blog since its inception in the fall of 2010. Top 15 Posts# readers % total Post Title And Link 1068 16% A Full Life Includes Experiences That May Require Your Trained Attention To Enjoy 933 14% Tennis-Induced Wrist Pain - Every Injury Is An Opportunity To Learn And To Improve In Your ... Read more
Google Analytics Brings My Blog Alive
Hi folks, Life is very interesting, don't you think? I never was much of a people person, so I retired into a life of science, and then it was over, after 40 happy years. I decided to move on, almost simultaneously embracing two different business interests, not that I knew squat about business. My two businesses are Johnny's Gone Fishing LLC (co-owner), and Old Dogs in Training LLC (owner - which is ... Read more
Injured Muscle Or Corrupted SQL Database It’s All An Opportunity To Reflect
Hi folks, Running a blog is sometimes like running, you mess up. Then you have to patiently fix whatever you have damaged, be it your soleus or a corrupted database. Whilst struggling to set up my forum software, which the vendors said would be straightforward and 'seamless,' I managed to corrupt my SQL database. I went off to the hosting support phone line and the guy on the line at GoDaddy was very ... Read more
A List Of Eleven Posts That I Enjoyed Writing For This Blog In 2011 By FitOldDog
Hi folks, Here we are entering a new year and another trip around the sun. As I wrote over 200 posts in 2011, I thought that it might be a good idea to select eleven favorites for this post to provide an opportunity for reflection and learning. They are listed below in the order that I found them as I worked back through the list. "Wine Bottle Travel Tip For Plantar Fasciitis." My idea to use a ... Read more
Computer Or Man Behind The Curtain Creating Titles In StumbleUpon And What Does It Mean For Endurance Training?
Hi folks, I love StumbleUpon (SU) because it takes me to the most amazing photos, and sometimes videos. But SU exhibits really bizarre behavior, especially when it comes to hits. 'Something' decides when lots of people like a blog post, and when no one is interested at all, but I don't know what this 'something' is, yet. In SU, I've posted material that generated 1500 hits, and an almost identical ... Read more
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