Florida: One Year Later

My, what a month it’s been. After spending the first two weeks on vacation in Washington, I was home for just over a week before taking to the skies again. This time, I was returning once more to Florida, trading the wonderful fall colors and temperatures of Philadelphia for the sweltering swamp. While it’s certainly

Running Your Race

When my wife texted me about the Gritty 5K, I knew it was something we were going to do. As far as 5Ks go, this one had it all. Decent race route? Check. Ample free parking at the race site? Check. Good t-shirt swag? Check. All that and a free* ticket to a Flyers game?

Happy Birthday to Me (Is that Gauche?)

During my freshman year of college, I enrolled in an intro to creative writing course. I’d always enjoyed writing, and this was my first step towards an English major with a focus in creative fiction. The class was a mix of older and younger students, ranging from serious writers to seniors who were looking for