Summer is taking its last stand for three more days. It’s so swampy out here. 🥵 Slow one mile recovery jog to test that sore hip. It’s not quite ready yet. Oh well. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 1.0 13:34 #SoFlyMiles2025 101.0 #running #jogging

A sore hip and drippy sinuses didn’t keep me from hitting 100 miles for the year. That isn’t much, but it’s way more than I thought I would do. Heck yeah. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 3.0 36:59 Mile 1: 12:45 Mile 2: 12:20 Mile 3: 11:54 #SoFlyMiles2025 100.0 🥳 #running #jogging

A lot of pastors (some who are friends) have “felt the need to speak out about Charlie Kirk.” That’s fine. Pray for his family in their time of loss. But for those threatened and harmed by his rhetoric? Not one damn word. Christ stood with the oppressed, not the oppressors. Do better, pastors.

Off for a week after a beach trip and nursing a heel crack. Didn’t think I had a <23:00 2 miler in me. Ended up with my first one since 2/20/19. 🤯 Hell yeah. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 22:50 Mile 1: 11:38 Mile 2: 11:12 #SoFlyMiles2025 97.0 #running #jogging

Pastors who called Charlie Kirk a martyr from their pulpits today were right. He was a martyr. But not for Christ. He was a martyr for empire and its evil minions: violence, racism, misogyny, homophobia, and white supremacy. His Jesus looked way more like Caesar than the Christ of Scripture.

I knew a <23:00 2 miler would be a helluva stretch, but I tried anyway. First mile was good but I couldn’t keep it up. I’m close, though… Oh well. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 23:33 Mile 1: 11:36 Mile 2: 11:57 #SoFlyMiles2025 95.0 #running #jogging

Sore IT band. Sore hip. No breeze. Sinuses acting up. Great day to up the miles, right? Yep. First two were great. Third was a struggle as the hip acted up. I told it to hush. So, yeah. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 3.0 37:57 Mile 1: 12:56 Mile 2: 12:34 Mile 3: 12:27 #SoFlyMiles2025 93.0 #running #jogging

Every year from 9/1-10/31, we watch a horror movie every night. This year, we’re starting with an absolute banger. Half a century later, this classic still holds up. Best opening sequence of any horror movie ever. #horror #horrormovies #scarymovies #halloween

This cold is going to linger for a while, so I decided to take advantage of 62° and low humidity. It went surprisingly well. The sinuses loosened up and I didn’t choke. That’s a win. Heck yeah. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 24:24 Mile 1: 12:35 Mile 2: 11:49 #SoFlyMiles2025 90.0 #running #jogging

Fighting a mild cold. Since few things are more miserable than jogging with a cold, I walk. It’s actually a nice morning for a walk as it’s not blazing hot or humid.

Some run to clear their minds. Mine has to be clear to have a good run. It’s pretty cluttered today, so I slowly trudged around the ‘hood. It’s also hot and I have bubble guts and sore legs. 😖 Oh well. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 28:19 Mile 1: 14:05 Mile 2: 14:14 #SoFlyMiles2025 88.0 #running #jogging

Slightly cooler. Slightly less humid. Sounds like a good morning for all gas, no brakes. I nearly shit myself at that second mile time. Thanks, Slayer, for that last push. Hell yeah. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 23:23 Mile 1: 12:19 Mile 2: 11:04 #SoFlyMiles2025 86.0 #running #jogging

“Together” started slow and was a little disjointed, and then the third act was all gas, no breaks. 😱 A really good metaphor for relationships and identity within them. Neon is putting out some bangers. I really liked it. 4/5 #horror #horrorfilms #horrormovies #film #cinema #movies #neon

“Weapons” could be one of the smartest horror films I’ve seen in a long time. The structure of the film alone is compelling by itself. Great acting. Great scares. Unexpected twists and jumps. And a whole lotta WTF?!? I loved it. 5/5 #horror #horrorfilms #horrormovies #film #cinema #movies

And the heat and humidity are back, and without my permission. A very slow, sweaty chug along these swampy streets. Hurry up, late October… Oh well. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 26:48 Mile 1: 13:26 Mile 2: 13:22 #SoFlyMiles2025 84.0 #running #jogging

Well shit. The humidity is back. Good first mile and then the sinuses and humidity made the second mile a mess. Two weeks off means re-acclimating to this swamp air. Oh well. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 25:23 Mile 1: 12:41 Mile 2: 12:42 #SoFlyMiles2025 82.0 #running #jogging

First jog in a shade over two weeks. Knees weren’t happy. Had to walk a bit. At least my lungs weren’t pissed off. Also, it’s not a genius idea to jog the morning after Taco Bell. 🤢 Oh well. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 26:48 Mile 1: 12:59 Mile 2: 13:49 #SoFlyMiles2025 80.0 #running #jogging

Back from a much needed vacation in the mountains… and I’m nursing a skin crack in my heel. Lots of lotion to heal it up, so I’ll walk until that’s done. Which sucks, because it’s not fires-of-hell hot out here. Hoping to be back at it later in the week. #running #jogging #walking

Took advantage of 69° and breezy. What was to be a slow jog turned into speed work. That was actually not awful. And thank you, Ozzy, for the push that last 1/4 mile. Rest easy. 🤘🏻🥹 2.0 23:19 Mile 1: 11:41 Mile 2: 11:38 #SoFlyMiles2025 78.0 #running #jogging

81° at 4:30 AM is just disrespectful. Good thing I only have two more months of this inferno. Oh well. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 25:41 Mile 1: 13:09 Mile 2: 12:32 #SoFlyMiles2025 76.0 #running #jogging

I (Job) helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy. ‭‭ ~Job‬ ‭29‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 179/1,461 #JubileeVerses

All who heard me (Job) praised me. All who saw me spoke well of me. For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans who required help. ‭‭ ~Job‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 178/1,461 #JubileeVerses

With the merciful you show yourself merciful; with the blameless man you show yourself blameless; with the purified you deal purely, and with the crooked you make yourself seem tortuous.

Sore legs from Sunday’s run. It should be illegal to be this hot before the sun comes up. And it’s trash day, which meant a multitude of wondrous awful aromas hitting my nose every ten seconds. 🤢 Oh well. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 26:57 Mile 1: 13:45 Mile 2: 13:12 #SoFlyMiles2025 74.0 #running #jogging

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.” ‭‭ Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 176/1,461 #JubileeVerses

A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. ‭‭ ~ Proverbs‬ ‭29‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ 175/1,461 #JubileeVerses

Only got one in last week, so I stepped on the gas. Thanks Ozzy and the late great Randy Rhoads for pushing the pedal through the floor the last quarter mile. Fuck off, NC heat and humidity. I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 23:37 Mile 1: 12:14 Mile 2: 11:23 #SoFlyMiles2025 72.0 #running #jogging

A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear. ‭‭ ~Proverbs‬ ‭28‬:‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 174/1,461 #JubileeVerses

“Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.” ‭‭ ~Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭36‬-‭37‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 173/1,461 #JubileeVerses

A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion.

In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him and said to them, “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat.

Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. ~‭‭Mark‬ ‭6‬:‭34‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 170/1,461 #JubileeVerses

I know jogging in this devil’s nut sack heat and humidity will pay off in cooler temps, but DAYUM. Stiff knees, sore hip, and no breeze. I’m sweating in places I didn’t know could sweat. Oh well, I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 27:36 Mile 1: 13:50 Mile 2: 13:46 #SoFlyMiles2025 70.0 #running #jogging

A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” Instantly the leprosy disappeared, and the man was healed.

Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.” Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him. ‭‭ ~Matthew‬ ‭20‬:‭32‬-‭34‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ‭‭ 164/1,461 #JubileeVerses

Trying to get back to three runs a week. The quads violently objected the entire run. I told them to hush and keep going. It’s hot and juicy out here. Go home, summer. You’re drunk. Oh well, I did it. 🏃‍♂️ 2.0 25:55 Mile 1: 13:22 Mile 2: 12:33 #SoFlyMiles2025 68.0 #running #jogging

Then Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion on the crowd because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat. And I am unwilling to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.” ‭‭ ~Matthew‬ ‭15‬:‭32‬ ‭ESV‬‬ ‭‭ 163/1,461 #JubileeVerses

Sore legs. It’s so humid it feels like I’m breathing grits. It smells hot out here. 🥵 Slow and sweaty. Oh well, I did it. 2.0 27:24 Mile 1: 13:38 Mile 2: 13:46 #SoFlyMiles2025 66.0 #running #jogging

Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. ‭‭ ~Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ ‭‭ 162/1,461 #JubileeVerses

Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. ‭‭ ~James‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬ ‭‭ 160/1,461 #JubileeVerses

Opened up the throttle a little to see how far I can go in this hellscape. Turns out it’s 1.39 at a 12:03 pace. Walked a few, then pushed hard the last 0.2 to make it respectable. Stop working so hard, sun. 🥵 2.0 24:15 Mile 1: 12:03 Mile 2: 12:12 #SoFlyMiles2025 64.0 #running #jogging

If a woman who is a believer has relatives who are widows, she must take care of them and not put the responsibility on the church. Then the church can care for the widows who are truly alone. ‭‭ ~1 Timothy‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 159/1,461 #JubileeVerses

Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her. But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God. ‭‭ ~1 Timothy‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 158/1,461

So Peter returned with them; and as soon as he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. The room was filled with widows who were weeping and showing him the coats and other clothes Dorcas had made for them. ‭‭ Acts 9‬:‭39‬ ‭NLT‬‬ 157/1,461 #JubileeVerses

But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food.

While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them.

This humidity is so thick you can cut it with a knife, spread it on some bread, and enjoy a miserable sandwich. Slow acclimation to the heat. Gonna feel it later. Oh well. It’s done. 2.0 25:33 Mile 1: 13:09 Mile 2: 12:24 #SoFlyMiles2025 62.0 #running #jogging

And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers.

Soon afterward Jesus went with his disciples to the village of Nain, and a large crowd followed him. A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her.