Holy Crap…I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve posted. I’ve been struggling with the exercise/dieting thing for the last two weeks.  Trying to find a consistent rhythm is tougher than I anticipated and I’m unable to nail down a routine.  Frustrating. I know that life could be better for me when I’m 40lbs. overweight.  BUGGER!  Something has to change, for sure.  I’m not sure what needs to change but I’m hoping to find out. On a different note… I’ve got a twitter account and rarely used it but I’ve discovered a cool and different use for twitter.  Some of …

So I’m in a weird spot.  I’m trying to figure why I’m motivated to be more physically active.  For as much motivation as I had BEFORE the wedding I’m surprised that I’ve completely dropped things since. Well, this morning I did my 45 mins. so I’ve got that under my belt.  It’s funny building on progress because it doesn’t actually amount to anything until you’ve got something “under your belt.”  It takes a commitment to understanding that the first 30 days don’t count for shit except to contribute to the habit of working out. The problem is that it takes …

We lost. It wasn’t pretty.  We were outplayed and outcoached.  We weren’t able to make halftime adjustments and they did.  I’m sure we’ll work on our problems and come back strong for the Falcons, who have a great team. If I’m sounding like Bill Belichick it’s for a reason. /simmer F_M

So I’m sitting here, on my couch, waiting breathlessly for the season to begin.   I usually perform several “rituals” for each season, and in turn, each game.  There is no trace of OCD in my family and I don’t believe my rituals are of a classifiable nature but rather similar to those athletes have.  The referee for the evening is Scott Green who officiated out 2nd Superbowl win.  Tonight is also a “throwback” night and the teams are wearing the old jerseys, which I love. In terms of the game tonight I’m looking for several things. Will our defensive backfield …

So, we’ve had a great time so far here in Aruba. It’s so nice to revisit this area of the world after so many years.  In the Coast Guard I had a chance to visit the Caribbean quite a bit, but never to Aruba.  The water is amazingly warm and the weather hasn’t changed since we’ve been here…it’s been 93 degrees and sunny.  What a paradise, but I’m glad that I live in New England where we see all the seasons…I’d imagine 365 days of this weather would be tough.  It’s so nice because, for us, it’s NOT like this 365, …

I’ve had trouble recently sharing myself here.  Not “trouble” in the sense of not being able to think of things to write, but in the sense of gathering and focusing my thoughts.  So much has happened in my life recently and it’s been a lot to take in.  It’s hard enough for me to sort everything out in my head, much less write about it in a coherent way. I’m  just so very lucky. It’s as simple as that. Sometimes it’s hard for me to see how much people care for me…or allow them to care for me.  I’ve never …

It’s hard to believe it’s been so long since I’ve posted!  Lot’s of changes afoot! I’ve gotten married over the past weekend and it was a great time.  All that worrying and anxiety over something that was only HOURS long seems silly now.  I know that the anxiety wasn’t ONLY about the actual event, but I’m glad we’re finally married.  Now I get to enjoy the rest of my life…I can focus on other things and my brain is happy.  Both Jean and I took days to recover from the physical and mental stress we endured. We’ll be heading to …

It’s late…almost midnight. WBCN goes off the air in less than 15 minutes for good.  It’s shocking that such an iconic radio station is going to be put down like a lame horse.  It could still survive, but it will never regain the glory it once had as Boston’s premier concert network.  I say that this is a reflection of the fact that rock music is, if not dead, no longer a viable radio format just like Polka became in the 60’s.  I can’t really say that ‘BCN hasn’t suffered in the last 10 years and it became almost untenable.  …

I’ve been thinking of learning how to smoke. Not THAT kind of smoking, I quit 2 years ago and hopefully will never start again.  I’m referring to the smoking of meat, be it pork or beef.  There are some great plans for offset smokers but I think I’d like to make a double barrel smoker like this one to the right.  I’m not even familiar with the basics, which I’m sure are most important.  Things like wood choice, temperature, time, cuts of meat, rubs and sauces…all balance together to make the best eats possible.  The other thing I’ll need is …

I find I’m no longer being included in conversation that directly affects what I do…and on purpose.  Deemed “Counter-productive.” Frustrating. I don’t like this one bit.