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
Don’t Let Ageism Or Any Other Ism Determine Your Peer Group
Hi folks, I was sitting in my triathlon camp hotel room in Tucson, Arizona, the other day, thinking about the issue of looking versus seeing. It was getting dark so I turned on the light, and what a difference to my visual field. No amount of looking with the light off would have revealed the details of my 'extra-computer screen environment' that were visible with the light on. In the dark my ... Read more
Enterprise Will Keep America Vibrant Thanks To Operations Like SagMonkey
Enterprise: en·ter·prise/ˈentərˌprīz/ (From: Chez Ollie) Noun: A project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort. Initiative and resourcefulness. SAG Wagon: (From: wiseGeek) "The origins of the term “sag wagon” are a topic for debate. Some cyclists believe that it is an acronym for “Support and Gear” or “Support Aid Group.” Others suggest that it may be related to distressed ... 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
Great Things I’ve Learned From Competing In Races As An Older Age-Grouper
Hi folks, When it comes to safe exercise for better health, where does competing come in? Well! It can be introduced in many different ways, depending upon your goals and motivators. Some people like to work out just for the joy of the exercise, whilst others (including myself) are more goal oriented, using a race as the key milestone in their training. If you have no interest in competing with ... Read more
A Balanced Life Includes Appreciation Of Art, Science And Rest
Hi folks, Years ago I read an excellent self-help book, entitled 'Self Help For The Bleak,' by Richard Hall, which promoted a balanced approach to life. I concurred with the opinions of this entertaining author, and when it comes to balance for the endurance athlete, I think that your life can benefit from a healthy mix of Art, Science and other things. I have been fortunate, as a scientist, to ... Read more
FitOldDog Is Off To The Land Of Mr Smooth
Hi folks, When this post is published, I'll be on my way to Australia for the first time. When I think of Australia as an Englishman it brings to mind the deportation of convicts under a cruel and repressive regime, known at the time as the British Empire. Some would say strong rather than cruel, but I've heard too many stories about the hard-nosed approach of the English aristocracy and government to ... Read more
Trust Is Funny Stuff And It Takes Time To Build
"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 Hi folks, Our mother raised us largely on quotes, and many of them were from the Bible. One of her favorites was "By their deeds shalt though know them." This may come from a different version of the Bible than the one I found ... Read more
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