PinnedMy Dad loved obits and people stories. This is his eulogy.Funerals stink. But obituaries? My Dad (Hertzel Aron) loved reading obits. When I was growing up, the (Houston) Chronicle arrived in our driveway shortly before he arrived home from work. After dinner, he’d read the main section — back to front. One day, I asked about this peculiar habit ……13 min read
PinnedThe merit of all things lies in their difficulty. Including virtual marathons.Minutes after screaming “I did it!” and charging across the finish line of my first marathon, exuberance gave way to exhaustion. Then confusion: Where was I supposed to meet my wife and sons? Aimlessly wandering the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol, I watched a fellow finisher reunite with his…Running9 min read
Dec 11, 2017I’ve run more than 1,000 miles this year. Here’s what I learned.After running 977 miles last year, my first full year as a runner, I set a goal of topping 1,000 this year. Last Thursday, with 24 days to go, I broke the tape on that mythical finish line. Smashed it two miles into my usual five-mile trek. …Running7 min read
Sep 7, 2017Everyone from Houston has a flood story. Here’s mine.** I grew up in Houston in a house ruined by Hurricane Harvey. Although I live in Dallas, I returned home to help my parents salvage what had been and get started on what will be. My folks were more fortunate than many others. Most importantly, they emerged unharmed. Still…Hurricane Harvey8 min read