Sunday, December 31, 2006
Workout Partner
I just finished Christmas week with my 6 year old daughter. As always she regularly, pleasantly surprises me. On of my current observations is her enthusiasm and interest in fitness workouts. As I work out daily, it is great that she is the first to suggest getting in a workout and even shows more enthusiasm then me. Of course, her workouts (which are actually quite good) are self-directed and not pushed by an over-zealous father. She has even created some new and useful exercises for me to add to my exercise plan.
It helps that my current workout strategy is to do workouts in the basement of my house. The only downside is that we have had to have her new Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princess DVD playing in the background all week.
It helps that my current workout strategy is to do workouts in the basement of my house. The only downside is that we have had to have her new Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princess DVD playing in the background all week.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Old Guys vs. Young Guys
I was at a party last night where I was struck by the contrast of a good acquaintance and myself. This friend of mine is a very good guy and has positive things to say about everyone. But, I noticed that he really "busts the chops" of younger friends. While generally good natured, it strikes a little of putting the young person in their place.
The contrast is that I believe we (older people) have a lot to learn from our younger friends. While wisdom has it benefits, many older people lose their enthusiasm, wonderment, and open-mindedness. Say a good word to your younger friend and don't forget to watch and learn.
The contrast is that I believe we (older people) have a lot to learn from our younger friends. While wisdom has it benefits, many older people lose their enthusiasm, wonderment, and open-mindedness. Say a good word to your younger friend and don't forget to watch and learn.
Monday Night Football
As I suffer through Monday Night Football again tonight I am reminded how pitiful ESPN has made the MNF franchise. I have not talked to a single person who likes the announcing crew. Tony Kornheiser is singularly poor. It is really a shame as MNF used to be the "jewel" of the weekend football programming. At least Sunday Night Football with the excellent John Madden is good.
