Hi! I am so glad I stumbled on to this site. I have a passion for writing and always look for ways to improve my skills. This does seem like the perfect place for me.

As well as writing, I have enjoyed a career in endurance races for over 30 years. Including over 35 marathons and 14 Ironman Triathlons.

I have also written a book on the subject of the Ironman and it is called "Ironstruck...the Ironman Triathlon Journey."

It can be viewed and/or purchased here>>>>>>>>http://www.lulu.com/content/543252

Hopefully I will be able to submit articles on training and nutrition etc. that some may find helpful.

My passion is ...

endurance races and writing

I know too much about ...

too little

My parents always told me ...

when you cook.......clean up as you go and use slow, gentle heat

My childhood ambition ...

being a great chef one day

My favorite memory ...

crossing the finish line of the Hawaii Ironman in Kona( 1984)

Why I write ...

To share my experience and thoughts and see others gain from it.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I like listening to stories of people who accomplish goals they felt were far beyond their abilities.

My first job ...

Picking big, beautiful, ripe, sweet, red, juicy strawberries all Summer

My best moment ...

The day a secretary from South Africa emailed me to say she had finished her first Ironman and it was my book that inspired her to believe in herself.

My inspiration ...

The courage and strength ordinary people from all over the world have and helping them realize it.

Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Facts about AIDS among the African-American population

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I'm glad this topic is being discussed. Even though I'm white, that's not an issue. AIDS is a catastrophic disease that is attacking the family of man. It is a diabolical disease that should be a concern to all of us.

Everyone in the world.

Researchers are quick to say that the AIDS virus is caused by drug use among the African-American population.

Or the rampant homosexual activities in the prisons.

Of course, that is all true.

However in order to stop the insidious spread of the AIDS virus, we have to go far, far back. Back to the very root of the problem. When a black ba...

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