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Blog #760: I Knew That Look

This last Sunday… The weather cooled. A bit. But I’ll take 77 degreesto “get my walk on” any day. ______ With weather on my side… I willed my sneakers to move as hard as they could go. 152 long minutes. No rest timeouts. 20 heavy pounds on my back. The steep climbs....

Blog #759: Walking Without the Clapping

Once Upon A Time... I was totallyaddicted to succeeding. I wanted to be somebodythe world would know. And clap for. ______ With all my guts… I chased the big two relentlessly. Money. Fame. ______ And with that came a lot of other stressful baggage. Do they think I'm...

Blog #758: When Nobody Says Yes

As of August 19…92 cities have already said “Yes!” That’s the fastest Extra Mile Dayhas ever reached this number of cities. ______ I’ve been thinking. What's the secret to continuing to believe in an idea when you’re exhausted from carrying it? And then... Not only...

Blog #757: I Am My Sneakers

I felt it.I really, really felt it. All of it. The serious heat.My empty legs.My slowing pace. ______ I had been walking over an hour. I started the walk when it seemed a manageable 79 degrees. Looking at my phone at that moment... It had climbed fast to a scorching...

Blog #756: Is Your Try Running Out?

He is tired of trying. ______ “Hey Shawn, Thanks for always showing up. When I’m at my lowest, you write what I need to read. I need something big now. I keep trying, but it feels like I’m getting nowhere. I’m wondering if it’s time to throw in the towel.” ______ I...

Blog #755: Don’t Walk Past Yourself

Most people walk past them.I couldn't. For 35+ years... I’ve eaten rice, beans, and saladsbecause I love animals. But there's a little life my heart can't ignore. ______ Snails. I’ve written before about saving worms struggling across hot sidewalks. I’ve also carried...

Blog #754: The Teachers I Almost Missed

I see it clearly now. Two of my greatest teachershave never spoken a word. Two little dogs teaching big lessons. ______ For 15½ years… My Chihuahuas have taught me more about life than I’ve taught them. They taught me to celebrate. When I walk through the door, they...

Blog #753: The Uncomfortable Mirror

I was getting ready to go for a hike. My shoes were waiting by the door.My backpack was loaded down and ready. Then a thought quietly walked into the room. ______ "I don't feel like it." Nothing unusual. Except this time... I heard it differently. A second thought...

Blog #752: I Couldn’t Look Away

I was flipping through TV channels...until one of them stopped me cold. I didn't know the singer.I didn't know the song. But I couldn't look away. ______ It wasn't his voice that caught me. It was how completely he gave himself to the moment. He wasn't just singing.He...

Blog #751: I Pressed Send Anyway

#750 is behind me.#751 is right now. Still going.Still showing up.Still giving it my best. Every.Single.Thursday. ______ #751. That’s a lot of Thursdays. More than I ever imagined when this began. And although I'm acknowledging #751... I'm celebrating #1 more. That’s...
Blog #569: It’s Silently Being Written

Blog #569: It’s Silently Being Written

Occasionally...An email raises my eyebrows. Like this one: It was a simple email asking three not-so-simple questions: #1. If you had to reflect about death, what would be your words? #2. Do you believe in God, and if you do, what's his or her name? Is there many or...

Blog #568: Why Only Seven Days?

Blog #568: Why Only Seven Days?

It's sincerely hard to fathom...BUT... It's (almost) 2023. Once highlighted only in a futuristic story... the year has turned into the present. Welcome to the future. ______ With every January 1... People start chattering optimistically about 365-day resolutions. I'm...

Blog #567: The Guy Who Got the Crumbs

Blog #567: The Guy Who Got the Crumbs

I'm in Panama City, Panama. But this week's blog isn't about having my inspiration sparked by a person, the history or the culture. It's about being mesmerized by a one-legged bird. ______ From the pier where my ship is docked... I navigated my way into Old Town...

Blog #566: The Big Gun-Carrying Big Guy

Blog #566: The Big Gun-Carrying Big Guy

A few days ago...I spent eight hours in Acapulco, Mexico. However... The first three hours of my quick visit, I quartered down at a local WiFi spot, and spent the time writing and scheduling last week's blog. It was about a powerful moment that happened the day AFTER...

Blog #565: I’m #6 in Line

Blog #565: I’m #6 in Line

At this moment... I'm on a cruise from Los Angeles to Miamithrough the Panama Canal. If you've read me long, you know traveling is one of my things. I stopped counting new countries I've visited once I hit fifty...but I know that when my days left become few...I'll...

Blog #564: Dancing on the Venice Beach Pier

Blog #564: Dancing on the Venice Beach Pier

So here's the scoop on me following sports.I haven't for 30 years. Except for... The Connecticut HuskiesCollege Women's Basketball Team. No other sporting event or team do I watch...or get caught up following. The Super Bowl? No big deal.The World Series? Haven't seen...

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