PBs in Athletics and in Life: One Step at a Time
There’s no race, there’s only a runner. Just keep one foot in front of the other ~ Lucius In the world of athletics andRead More
No one’s here but… les perdus.
The term, "perdue" or "lost," was used by Hemingway as the epigraph for his novel "The Sun Also Rises," marking the birth ofRead More
San Fermin
In Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel “The Sun Also Rises,” the running of the bulls during the Festival of San Fermín takes center stage.Read More
Hold my Beer / The Sikes Cannonball Wedding
In West Virginia we would joke about shotgun weddings (can I still say that?). Well, my incredibly lucky friend had a Cape CodRead More
Take one for the Team
I grew up playing team sports. Our mantras seem a bit old fashioned today. Do what you’re assigned. Win one play at aRead More
We don’t remember days, we remember moments
Life is full of moments that we cherish forever. The days, we might as well forget. Cesare Pavese is credited with the quote,Read More
Escaping the Status Trap
In today’s society, the pursuit of status has become an all-consuming endeavor for many. We compare ourselves to others, constantly seeking external validationRead More
A 20-year old’s Birthday Note to Me
When I was twenty years old, I wrote a letter to my future self. To be opened when I was sixty. Miles20 mustRead More
Redemption should be a Universal Right
I take this day, Easter Sunday, as a moment to reflect on the beauty of rebirth and redemption. Especially this Easter, as weRead More