10 Lessons in Wisdom: Reflections from My First 50 Years

Take your age and divide it by 2. Do you think you are a bit wiser than you were then? Have you learned any lessons since? I was pretty dumb at 25 years old but at the time, I felt like the most intelligent being on Planet Earth. Funny how that is, isn’t it? Two […]

FatMan’s Perfect Pico

Pico de gallo is a fresh and vibrant Mexican salsa that's perfect for topping tacos, wraps, taters, or enjoying as a side dish. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, including tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and lime juice, pico de gallo is low in calories and packed with flavor. With its bold, zesty […]

This One Is For The Underdogs

This one is for the underdogs! Why does everything have to be so tough, ever ask yourself this question? Everyone loves a good Hollywood underdog story. The proverbial conflict of someone defying the odds to overcome a monumental obstacle with a less-than-perfect set of circumstances. It’s great for Hollywood and inspires many people, but what […]

An Addict’s Promise

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I was struggling to get my eyes to focus as I was coming out of the anesthesia. “Timothy, what is your pain level?” were the first words I heard in a muffled voice. I didn’t respond. My body was adjusting quickly and this time the voice was much louder and more distinct. “Timothy, how are […]

The Ugly Part of a Life Transformation

“You’re famous in Alden lol.” This morning a Facebook Memory came up in my feed. “On This Day 6 Years Ago” Heather shared a photo with the words “You’re famous in Alden lol.” It was the first time I had ever been in any sort of media. I had been through hell. I was tossed […]

I Thought I Had Gratitude in the Bag… I Was Wrong.

It’s weird, I had thought about it for over an hour. I was pretty sure I could get a shower with no help. In a way, it seemed like a pretty good challenge and at the very least it was occupying my time from a somewhat rough day. The first two weeks of recovery from […]

The Base of the Mountain

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We pulled up to the base of the mountain and I had a very uneasy feeling. Fear, along with anxiety had set in. As the door of the Jeep slammed the feelings of fear were quickly taken over by excitement and confidence.

Rise and Give Thanks

  A while ago I wrote a post that was about one of the dearest concepts that I hold in my heart. I couldn’t find a way to put into words how I felt so I used the analogy of stamping gratitude with my shoes as I move across the Earth. A dance of gratitude […]

Plants Didn’t Fix Everything and I’m Scared 

Elhers Danlos Syndrom I don’t want to write this and I already know this may open up a discussion that I would rather not have. Maybe it’s time it gets discussed though. I have been hiding from a topic for quite a while and I tend to dodge it or say the minimum when the […]

3 “Take-Aways” From My 50 Mile Ultra-Marathon

  I haven’t written a blog in forever and I don’t usually write about specific events nor do I write “race reports”. I still don’t see myself as a “real runner” whatever that means, but I run, I work hard, and I train with passion. So, who knows where this post will go? Wherever it […]