Countrydiction

I have to get a job so I applied for the Membership Director position at the local YMCA. There were 30 other applicants and I was selected for the first cut of seven or so and we were interviewed by phone. I made the next cut and was interviewed face2face with three of the staff. Now the wait is on for them to complete all interviews. Hope I get it...

No matter whether you’re just starting out or you’re an accomplished athlete you need to set goals. With that thought in mind, I was surfing the internet back in the spring looking for a winter marathon. I had not run a marathon since Berlin in the early 80’s and I was way past due for a challenge. The Colorado Outward Bound Relay caught my eye, and my imagination. I had spent the summer of 2002 in Colorado Springs and fell in love with the Rockies. While I was there I hiked the Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak (14,100 ft. elevation) and back down, which took 12 hours to do. The total distance of the hike was 25 miles. It was a mind-blowing and ear-popping experience. So, I contacted the relay’s website forum and announced that this 54 year old ‘flatlander’ was looking for a team to join. It didn’t take long to get a response back and I was invited to join the team called ‘Altitude Attitude.’ My thinking was that to endure the heat and humidity while training in this area I neede...

When I bought my first motorcycle in 2003 I soon became aware of its limitations. I learned how to ride on the Suzuki Volusia and I think it is the perfect 'first' bike. I've lusted after the 'Dragon,' as the Honda Valkyrie is called by its fans, for a couple years now. I wasn't looking to buy a new bike when I stumbled upon the Blue Angel parked on the 'Lemon Lot,' a location on Eglin AFB where employees, GI's and retired like me can display their vehicles for sale. I love this beast, the famous anti-Harley with the 'flat-6' car engine. Now I am actively looking for a job to pay for her!