Christmas has always been a big deal to my family, and there have only been a handful times where I wasn’t with mine through the years. All of those were tied to my decade-long career in newspapers, one that included six publications and cities and 12 residences. Talk about your nomadic existence. I wasn’t away […]
Twelve Days of Christmas 2024, Part VII: Christmas away from home Read More »
Ernie: What was it like watching the Royals during playoffs last year with me? Shana: So fun. One of the few things we can agree on about TV. It was so fun. We both love that team, and we both thoroughly enjoy watching them, so to share that together made it so much more exciting.
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Shana and I have been married for three years now and a couple for going on six years. Who knows me better than her? Enjoy her insights on the “budding” author and life in general: Ernie: I didn’t bring my phone out here. How do you feel about that? Shana: Is this a
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I’m not Clark Griswold. I don’t have the time, energy or insanity to dig up a 20-foot tree or staple 10,000 Christmas lights to our house. As an introvert who treasures privacy, I’d rather sleep in Cousin Eddie’s RV than invite the entire family to crash in our place for a week. But, man,
Tis the season, Clark Read More »
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Almost two months. The last time I wrote about fitness was a few days before my wedding. I’d reached my goal by that point, fitting into my dress pants during a two-monthlong project dubbed “The Wedding Fitness Project.” Clever, I know. Not much
So I’m into fitness: Hitched and still fit Read More »
There’s nothing better than a day when you’re not feeling the workout, then killing said workout. I got to the gym about 15 minutes later than usual (I had to pack a suitcase for an overnight stay at my dad’s early this morning), and that seemed to throw me off. Despite having little interest in
So I’m into fitness, Wedding Project Day 32: A great run Read More »
Well, I definitely slacked on blogging over the weekend. It was a busy one for the family, including helping my father work on his new place (mixing concrete, building posts, etc.), Rodeo Days in Burlingame (not a fan of rodeos, but it’s a tradition) and shopping for wedding shoes and the youngest son’s outfit for
So I’m into fitness, Wedding Project Day 28: Good and bad of the weekend Read More »
“A man’s gotta know his limitations.” Well, scratch that off the bucket list (quoting Dirty Harry). In all seriousness, I did reach that point today after running just under 5 miles in 90-degree heat. I was tired, yes, but my shoes (or perhaps overdoing it) did me in. I’ve had a blister on my right
So I’m into fitness, Day 24: Damn blisters Read More »
I just tried on my wedding outfit. The good news is it fits. The bad news is it’s still just a little tight. That means with 40 days left until the wedding, I’ve got work to do. As I figured, the weekend was not a good one at the table. Shana and I have decided
So I’m into fitness, Wedding Project Days 20-21 Read More »
This is my favorite time of the year. It’s perfect weather for running. I took advantage today with a 5.5-mile run after work. Combined with a quick 2-mile run in the morning, it brings the total for the day to 7.5 miles. I ended up burning 1,700 calories today, slightly under my personal best (2,000
So I’m into fitness, Wedding Project Day 19: A great burn Read More »
