
"The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself--the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us--that's where it's at." – Jesse Owens
The older gentleman entered the dining room with a beaming smile. Before he had a chance to sit down, the server asked, “How did your son do?” The enthusiastic response, “He made it with 6 minutes to spare!”
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Topics:
success,
hard work,
goals,
persistence,
inspiration,
motivation,
journey,
marathon,
people,
challenge,
little lessons,
help,
wins,
walking

“So removed from daily life was the whole experience that when all was rotten to the core, a fine dinner could revive the spirits. If and when I had twenty dollars left to my name, I was going to spend it right here in an elegant hour that couldn’t be hocked.” – Katey Kontent in Rules of Civility by Amor Towles.
I love eating at restaurants. From 5-star steakhouses to local pubs to all-American diners. Perusing wine lists for the perfect pairing to the meal, gambling on a locally brewed beer, or stirring a thick milk shake with a long spoon. And most importantly, desserts – made-to-order souffle, crème brulee or lemon-meringue pie.
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Topics:
personal relationships,
love,
family,
memories,
passion,
marathon,
travel,
people,
happiness,
little lessons

"Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark." – Kate DiCamillo
On a bright, sunny day, go outside with a strong flashlight. Turn on the light. You probably won’t see any difference.
Sit in a dark room. Light a single match. Your surroundings are transformed.
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Topics:
goals,
inspiration,
love,
running,
marathon