Motivation, schmotivation

Now where did I put that damn motivation to get my ass to the gym for a workout? That stuff is always getting lost, I swear … The truth is, motivation comes and goes. Some days, it’s pretty easy to find; some days, not so much. For those times it seems...

Traumatic birthdays

Nearly five years ago, When my 60th birthday showed up It was not a happy occasion. Not at all. In fact, it was fairly traumatic and eventually proved to be Life-changing. But in a good way. When I turned 60, I was depressed, way overweight, out of shape, drinking too...

An attitude of gratitude

I interviewed a woman the other day for my weekly military veterans profile series for the newspaper. She spent 24 years in the Army, retiring as a staff sergeant and heading home in a wheelchair. This veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and the Battle of...

Feeling out of sorts

For about a week or two recently I wasn’t feeling up to par when I got out of bed in the morning. Nothing too bad but definitely noticeable. Just kinda tired and sluggish; not very excited about the coming day. This was perfectly normal for me at one time, but...

Mind games

Let’s face it. Sometimes you just don’t feel like doing the things you need to do: Work out. Study. Finish that project. Cook a healthy meal. Whatever it is; whatever the reason. Sometimes, the motivation just ain’t there. Sound familiar? Sure it...