Chez Ollie "To watch the ego mind is to escape the ego mind - true happiness if you can master it - I have a way to go, but progress is being made." FitOldDog, today. Hi folks, welcome! My challenge today is to be content with the moment, whilst I attempt to write to inspire others and learn to inspire myself. I await an unknown surgery date. There is once again a finite risk of rupture of my abdominal aortic ... Read more
Of Camels, Rosemary, Endorphins And Adventure
Hi folks, welcome! Every day is an opportunity for growth, but it is also an opportunity for the growth of my aortic aneurysm right now, so I'm side-lined until a fix is made. This provides a chance to reflect. I think some Tai chi lessons might be safe! So Deb and I went to the movies last night, where we experienced an entirely different culture, Saudi Arabia and the life of the women there; specifically a young ... Read more
Do You Make Key Decisions In Your Life (e.g. Ironman no Ironman?) With Your Head Or Your Heart?
"Your reason and your passion are the rudder and the sails of your seafaring soul. If either your sails or your rudder be broken, you can but toss and drift, or else be held at a standstill in mid-seas. For reason, ruling alone, is a force confining; and passion, unattended, is a flame that burns to its own destruction. Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion; that it may sing; And let it ... Read more
Fear Of The Foley And Selecting Wisely From Amongst Critical Health Options – FitOldDog Seeks Advice From Those Who’ve Been There
Hi folks, welcome to my thoughts (maybe some feelings, but I'm English and can't admit to that!). I had an interesting visit to the endovascular surgeon today, as a result of which I clearly have to decide between three major approaches to surgical correction for my growing abdominal aortic aneurysm and stent graft displacement, the best of which sounded like an open repair. Thought I'd run my benefit/risk ... Read more
Your Shadow Falls Upon The Earth – A TED Talk I Wouldn’t Have Missed For Anything!
Hi folks! Welcome! I wasn't sure whether to blog today, and whilst clearing out my e-mail I found a message from my sister, Marian in Spain, which included a link to a fascinating TED talk. Everything on the Earth is linked, including your behaviors, and this great TED talk brings this fact to life in a fascinating and surprising way. Click the image above for the link. Lots of food for thought, and thoughts ... Read more
Does Your Life Feel Like It’s Hanging By A Thread? The Thread May Be Stronger Than You Think!
Hi folks, welcome to another lovely day! Coming ready or not! Your life is what you make it! So make it good! -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
Training Hiatus Due To Health Issue? Don’t Give Up, Think Of Something – Effortless Swimming, Another FitOldDog Video.
Hi folks, welcome! I find that I quite enjoy making videos, so here is one for today's blog post. It was fun! My exercise advice for the day is in the title. Enjoy! Life is brief! Life is brief, don't waste it. -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
The Survival Of Sports And A Healthy Democracy Depends Upon Honesty And Reasoned Debate – Interesting Times For Both.
Hi folks, welcome to my scrambled musings for the day! Stay true to your word athletes, whatever goes on around you, and if in doubt reread the poem, IF, by Rudyard Kipling. The survival of sports, including triathlons, depends upon honesty and reasoned debate. This is also true of a healthy democracy, it would appear. Furthermore, our leaders should set a good example for others to follow, but maybe that is ... Read more
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