Greetings! When I was a youngster I had such ridged rules about
running. Once I started my stopwatch I wouldn’t stop moving until the run
was finished. In heavy traffic, I’d pace back in forth until an opening came or
the light changed. If I encountered a friend or someone with a question on
the path, I’d run in place while talking. I still do the exact same thing for
both of those.
One thing has changed. In the past, if I saw coins on the ground,
I’d leave them be. I know that is very difficult for some of you to
believe, but it’s true. Many times I’d go back later to retrieve the money (if
it was still there). These days, I’ll interrupt my stride and stop to pick
up a single penny. Of course, running in a formal race is an exception.
Sunday morning I took a short run on the main road close to my
house. In the outing I found a twenty dollar bill and eleven cents in
change. What a banner day!
Run. Stop for Money. Start Running Again.
Tom
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