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A stream of half-connected thoughts I have while I run: Stretched. Ready to go. This isn’t bad. Breathing controlled. I could have gone faster. Music pumping. Focus on lyrics. Focus on nothing. Zoning out. Letting go of stress. Feeling healthy. Each foot step closer to being more healthy. Bananas give me great energy. I love bananas. [ READ MORE ]
A big thank you to everyone who donated money and sponsored my 5K run! I ran alongside hundreds of others in Beachwood, Ohio this morning as part of the annual Race for the Place fundraising event. All proceeds raised (including your donation!) directly support The Gathering Place and allows their organization to continue offering services free [ READ MORE ]
I’ve been debating what to write for my next blog post for some time. There have been a few inarticulate ideas kicking around, but nothing inspiring enough to get me in front of the computer. Then, this morning, it hit me. I’m thankful for so many things in my life — not in a Thanksgiving-I-am-thankful-for [ READ MORE ]
Jeff Zimmerman and I will be running in a 5K race on June 7, 2009 to help raise money for an organization called The Gathering Place. The Gathering Place is a support center providing programs and services free of charge for individuals and families touched by cancer. The race takes place in Beachwood and more [ READ MORE ]
It’s been nearly a year and a half in the making, but my friends and I finally got our Pi tattoos. Chris Armenio, John Belter, Sean Teller and I went to Smokin’ Tattooz last night (11/29) in Kent and all got inked — some of us for the first time. Noticeably wussing out and NOT getting [ READ MORE ]
This story occurred many many years ago when I was in 8th or 9th grade. Everytime I think about it my heart starts racing, and I remind myself how lucky I am to be alive. It was the middle of the summer and my friend Mike LaNasa and I were going to Geauga Lake with a [ READ MORE ]
After I graduated from Aurora High School I was accepted to Hiram College, a private liberal-arts school in Northeast Ohio. I brought to college a more sophisticated work ethic than I had in high school, and an open mind. My first course, The Quest for Justice, was taught by one of my favorite professors, Ken [ READ MORE ]
In the Summer between 5th and 6th grade my family moved to Aurora, Ohio. There were a number of reasons why we moved, but I am grateful for the impact it would have on my life. Aurora was an excellent school system and I finished my last 6 years of public education there. A sweet [ READ MORE ]
Anyone who considers themself a programmer and/or techie knows what I mean when I refer to the “techie-high.” It’s that sublime sensation that you get when you’re in the zone doing anything geek worthy. It’s when… You’re up at 4 in am coding your heart out — filled with caffeine — and could go on for another [ READ MORE ]