After reading some Clifford books and making faces with round crackers and icing, the 5-year-olds lined up at the door, anxious to go outside and run.
They lined up at the door.
Nicely.
In a straight line.
And walked outside.
I almost cried tears of joy.
This isn’t your typical suburban preschool where all the [...]
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Today, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day. You probably won’t hear anything else about it unless you live in a big city, maybe see a small item in the paper about it. Unless you have AIDS or have had a loved one die of it, the day pretty much passes unnoticed here in the comfortable, [...]
Continue Reading →I had a great run Oct. 30, finishing the Marine Corps Marathon 10K in 51:30, which is about an 8:20 pace. I ran alone, but felt good as I watched the scenery around me, inspired by the music playing and the people all around me.
It was cold, but I was warm in my [...]
Continue Reading →Team 25:40 had a cold start to yesterday’s Marine Corps Marathon and 10k. But they braved the cold (and the mud) to run the 10K and the full marathon. They were easy to spot on the course in their construction yellow t-shirts!
We at 25:40 are so blessed to have such a great team of [...]
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“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing, some have unwittingly entertained angels.” – Hebrews 13:2
It was the first time I recall meeting him, although he was quick to remind me that we met before – I think simply by knowing my name. No matter. It will remain the image forever [...]
Continue Reading →I saw the Pentagon explode that day. I was stuck in traffic on I-395, battling my way into the city in my ’78 Fiat Spider – top down. It was less than half a mile away, and I saw it all. The ball of flame, the thick black cloud of smoke that seemed to just [...]
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