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Back 2 Running

Posted on Jul 24th, 2008 by Jim : Counselor, Barista, Onetaster Jim

I almost never thought that I would say this.  In fact, I can't believe that I am saying this.  I am a runner again.  Sure, I have been doing long cardio days on the arc... More »

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Day Fifteen

Posted on Jul 21st, 2008 by Jim : Counselor, Barista, Onetaster Jim

Today is another day off from work and another day of bright sunshine in Chicago.  Maybe I do have some good luck hanging around.  Today is another day for me to get some pressing projects... More »

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Day Twelve

Posted on Jul 19th, 2008 by Jim : Counselor, Barista, Onetaster Jim

For my own sake I am going to keep things short today.  Had an interesting conversation with a very intelligent young client about Ray Kurzweil.  He was astounished that I am a huge fan of... More »

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Day Eleven

Posted on Jul 17th, 2008 by Jim : Counselor, Barista, Onetaster Jim

I finally broke my weight plateau today and have moved the scale below 155 down to 152.   I think I can credit my digestive cleanse for that.  I will continue my weight loss until... More »

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Day Eight

Posted on Jul 15th, 2008 by Jim : Counselor, Barista, Onetaster Jim

How are you burning?  If it is a matter of feeling good or even great would you be willing to get off your butt? Here are some real, cold, hard facts about why it is... More »

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Day Seven

Posted on Jul 14th, 2008 by Jim : Counselor, Barista, Onetaster Jim

As someone who has spent the last 18 months working as a counselor in an inpatient psychiatric hospital I am no stranger to depression.  I have seen it mildly and severely in others and I,... More »

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Day Six

Posted on Jul 13th, 2008 by Jim : Counselor, Barista, Onetaster Jim

"Life is what happens to you while your busy making other plans." ~John Lennon~ Today was interesting.  It was and is a long day thus far.  I have been awake for close to 21 hours... More »

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Day Four

Posted on Jul 10th, 2008 by Jim : Counselor, Barista, Onetaster Jim

I have fournd Ray Kurzweil to be a very interesting person for the last several years.  He is a genius, inventor, researcher, and revolutionary.  I don't agree with him at all about living forever.  I... More »

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