News From the Middle of Nowhere

Well, I had a wonderfully written new "post" and my internet connection permanently "edited it" for me. Must not have been all that good.

The gist was to inform you that......no....I have not joined the circus.......nor have I been recruited to melt snow in Baltimore. I am in fact, still here....basking in the Middle of Nowhere.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Why is it that the older you get the harder you try to hold on to your youth? What is the point friends? It's a losing battle. Case in point, I am driving down the road the other day listening to the Drive By Truckers (my attempts at youthful rebellion) when I am suddenly possessed to floor my 2002 Honda Odyssey (carseats in tow), leading police on a high speed chase through the outskirts of Westminster.

This of course was just a short film playing out in my mind as I was driving hither and yon but I ask you.........why? Good lord, why? I am not sure. Am I alone? I doubt it. Perhaps my vast reading audience has some good answers or funny aging stories of their own. I would love to hear them and comiserate (and laugh) with you.

Anyhow......my purpose for this latest blog is really to update you on my latest project (a la Positivity).....the Kelli Hawthorne Run for Life Cross Country 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Remember my story in November about my friend and colleague who suffered a horrible fall in September? Well......we are trying to raise funds to help her family cover the cost of her medical bills-----90% of which were not covered by insurance (if that's not criminal I don't know what is). All proceeds from the race will go to the Kelli Hawthorne Fund.

IF you are interested:

WHEN: May 15th, 2010
WHERE: McDaniel College (start/end at the track)
HOW: Go to http://www.active.com type in Kelli Hawthorne at the top in the search field. You can also go to http://www.mcdaniel.edu and click on Graduate Studies to look for the logo.
You can also email me at: khrunforlife@gmail.com
COST: $25 for the 5K $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Run
We are also taking donations for Kelli (also available at the active.com site) or contact me for other options.

Every little bit helps. Perhaps more than the donations, I think this race is about helping Kelli and her family stay positive through this very difficult recovery process.

Thank you for reading..........as always.

Stay well..........and remember to laugh.