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old friends

Posted on December 23, 2017 by gary

Old Friends they shine like diamonds  Old Friends you can always call  Old Friends Lord you can’t buy ’em  You know it’s Old Friends after all — the prophet guy clark — It’s the last waltz. I’m on the track … Continue reading →

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the art of racing in the rain

Posted on November 13, 2017 by gary

“There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.” — the prophet garth stein — You can’t get there from here. But maybe you can get somewhere else. … Continue reading →

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the perfect mile

Posted on November 3, 2017 by gary

Walking slow down the avenue through my old neighborhood don’t know why I’m happy I’ve got no reason to feel this good — the prophet Jackson Browne — What do you do when you think maybe you’re not going to … Continue reading →

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life is funny, part 376

Posted on August 29, 2017 by gary

I awoke Sunday morning to the awful news coming out of Houston. The hurricane gave way to massive flooding. “Worse than the worst case scenario,” they said. After a week of worrying about my friends in Corpus Christi, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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don freaking winkley

Posted on October 1, 2016 by gary

i’m running along just a few hundred meters into the race when i see him up ahead. silver hair, lean physique, dark tan, million-mile legs, no socks, old skechers. it has to be Don Freaking Winkley. plus, the back of … Continue reading →

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