Along with traveling, languages have always been a passion of mine. English is my first language but I have studied, learned and utilized many others to varying degrees. I studied Spanish for four years in high school and a couple of quarters at Western Washington University. One of those quarters I lived and studied inContinue reading “Languages Learned”
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Beirut, Lebanon
I had a few days and had always wanted to see Beirut. Sometimes referred to as the Paris of the Middle East. I have worked with many Lebanese and have always been impressed by their love of country even though it is chaotic in the best of times. Like many places I have been, IContinue reading “Beirut, Lebanon”
Kochi, India
Living in the Middle East for almost nine years, I was surrounded by many people from India. There are many more Indians in the UAE than there are Emiratis. In the States I had always been intrigued by India. It seemed so exotic. To be quite honest, after living in the Middle East India wasn’tContinue reading “Kochi, India”
Lucky to be Alive- Lopez Island, Washington State
In the Summer of 2007, I had just finished my first year as an assistant principal in a high school in the State of Washington. It was a challenging year as all years are as a high school administrator. My roles included: supervisión of instructors in science, math, social studies and physical education; overseeing theContinue reading “Lucky to be Alive- Lopez Island, Washington State”
Eiffel Tower, Paris
My wife and I took a trip to Paris and Amsterdam for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It was right after the terrorist shooting in a nightclub in Paris, but we decided to go anyway. Security was intense in Paris, but the city lived up to its reputation. We stayed near the Eiffel Tower andContinue reading “Eiffel Tower, Paris”
Museum of Islamic Art – Doha, Qatar
The Museum of Islamic Art is a spectacular museum in Doha, Qatar where I lived in 2011-2012.
Panama April 2014 with my Son Gregory Orion
In Spring of 2014, my kids and I decided that they would each choose a place to travel because their Spring breaks from school did not coincide. Greg chose Panama and Sierra chose Greece. Both excellent choices. I was living in Abu Dhabi, so first I met Sierra in Athens and then traveled back toContinue reading “Panama April 2014 with my Son Gregory Orion”
My lost love, running
As I have been writing a little about marathon running, I am filled with a longing and sadness for something that had been my constant companion for so many years. I ran for many years, but consistently for almost 20. I ran to relax, I ran to think, I ran to celebrate, I ran toContinue reading “My lost love, running”
My attempt to break the five minute mile at age 45
2004 was a great year for me running. I broke three hours in the marathon and won trophies at the national masters race. In Puyallup, Washington they have a wonderful Summer track and field program for all ages. They have meets once or twice a week at Sparks stadium. I would go there with friends,Continue reading “My attempt to break the five minute mile at age 45”
Possibly my most exciting race
In the Summer of 2004 I was still riding the high of my sub three hour marathon. There was a National Masters track meet in West Seattle that brought the best from around the country. I decided to enter the 5000 meter and 1500m races. Both would be on the track. The 5000m is aboutContinue reading “Possibly my most exciting race”
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