Author Archives: Harold

Fitness To Purpose

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Harold

For the past few hours I’ve been listening to Nitzer Ebb, starting with That Total Age. I was determined to finally use the bicycle trainer tonight and I guessed That Total Age would keep me inspired to keep pushing the … Continue reading →

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A Passion for Writing…Online

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Harold

I’ve been associated with a group of writers in Huntsville for a few months now, the Rocket City Bloggers. Now before I say anything else, allow me to make a confession: I didn’t always consider bloggers to be writers. In … Continue reading →

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Holidays are for Heathens

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Harold

We’re all a bunch of heathens this time of year. Once the fall season arrives we begin planning our annual ritual of overspending, overeating and overwhelming ourselves and others. We start with the “training wheels” of holidays, Halloween, buying up … Continue reading →

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Remapping My Brain

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Harold

My friend Suzanne encourages anyone in their mid-30s to consider going back to school: “It remaps your brain and reenergizes your thinking process.” I did exactly what Suzanne is prescribing, returning to school in 2007 after an extended leave of … Continue reading →

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“You Need to Learn to Communicate”…

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Harold

…though it’s actually me that needs to learn. Before I begin spoon feeding advice on how best to be a friend, I must check myself. Once again I’ve been a rotten friend, allowing disappointment to lead to frustration, followed by … Continue reading →

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Sunny With A Chance Of Recovery

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Harold

Fifty degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny with highs expected in the upper sixties, zero chance of rain. Today’s the day I finally get under her and perform a proper diagnosis, find out what’s troubling the old girl. Examine her belly, her aching … Continue reading →

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Bluebirds

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Harold

My tiny heart is ready to burst just from the fact that you chirped in my direction. You’re sick with a stomach flu. I’m sick with heartache. We’re a couple of invalids. Of course, we’re not a pair at all, … Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Harold

I’m finally becoming more socially engaged and it’s beginning to open some doors for me. A young woman in my Linux class who I’d probably exchanged no more than a few words with last semester is now helping me in … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Angel

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Harold

I’ll always miss dreaming with you.

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Exorcising The Demon

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Harold

There are many ways to mend a broken heart; one way is to face the truth and write about it. Though my version of the truth may end up being judged unacceptable by the lady involved — all people see … Continue reading →

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