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SInce it's not for sustenance, I figure it is a proper Sabbath re-creation for me. I pulled out some scraggly, http://www.craiguffman.com/2012/05/leeks-greens-and-beans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-3799341666301514428Wed, 09 May 2012 19:39:00 +00002012-05-09T15:39:51.446-04:00Sights from My Bike Canandaigua Lake just after sunrise May 2012 Got up at 5am this morning while on our diocesan clergy retreat to ride the Canandaigua hills. Four deer crossed my path before sunrise.  All creation serenaded me.  What abundant beauty you have provided to draw us closer to you, O God! Got in 27 miles, climbed my first Category 4 and 3 Category 5 hills, and hit a peak speed of 57 mph (downhill), http://www.craiguffman.com/2012/05/uplifting-ride-at-canandaigua-lake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-5758931512310836936Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:58:00 +00002012-03-30T07:59:33.938-04:00Athletic shoeFootwearNatural RunningBarefoot runningNike FreeBoston-MarathonRunning Form Nike shoes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In my last two posts, I've described what I believe to be the two changes that had the most positive impact on my being in a position to run a Boston-Marathon-qualifying time in the Disney Marathon, a goal I ultimately failed to achieve due to a late season injury.  When I set my goal about a year ago, I was woefully out of shape, unable to run three http://www.craiguffman.com/2012/03/debriefing-switching-to-minimalist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-5830873241362854778Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:51:00 +00002012-03-20T12:51:00.731-04:00Strength TrainingMarathonRunning Tony Horton, inventor of P90X, leading athletes through his routines. This is the third post in a series debriefing my Disney Marathon 2011 experience.  In my last post, I suggested that the most significant positive factor in my journey to the marathon was the rebalancing of my metabolism made possible by the UltraMetabolism approach to food choices.  I dropped 30 pounds in just a http://www.craiguffman.com/2012/03/debriefing-getting-stronger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-2639694638346567885Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:27:00 +00002012-03-12T20:38:18.386-04:00Mark E. HymanFoodWeight lossRunningMetabolism Dr. Mark Hyman This is the second in a series of posts debriefing my Disney Marathon 2012 journey.  In the next few posts I'll reflect on what went well.  At the top of that list indubitably is the effort to get down to my ideal target weight.  That actually was the top goal I set for myself when laying out my priorities for the year. Indeed, it had been at the top of my http://www.craiguffman.com/2012/03/debriefing-my-marathon-journey-losing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-6680616324121179430Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:21:00 +00002012-03-12T20:38:07.030-04:00Running It seems I always learn the most from my failures.  Now that two months have passed since the 2012 Disney Marathon for which I trained most of last year, the agony of defeat has waned sufficiently for me to step back and take inventory of the lessons learned in my pursuit of a goal that remains on the horizon.  That inventory reveals not just some critical mistakes that kept me from my goal, http://www.craiguffman.com/2012/03/debriefing-my-marathon-journey-disney.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-3426671336154501894Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +00002012-03-10T12:13:14.026-05:00Running Image via Wikipedia I just signed up to raise money for the Diabetes Research and Education foundation while I train for my next marathon.  I'll be running the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC on 28 Oct 2012.  I've not done this before, but I'm excited to raise money for a worthy cause. Consider a small tax-deductible charitable donation to fund diabetes research. http://www.craiguffman.com/2012/03/image-via-wikipedia-i-just-signed-up-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-1675931273015932172Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:23:00 +00002012-01-29T00:28:09.553-05:00Charles TaylorA Secular AgeBook ReviewsSecularismLiving ChurchChristian theologyDelighted that The Living Church published my book review of Charles Taylor's A Secular Age in their February 12th edition which is now available online. Lots of jargon given the subject and my audience, but perhaps the review will prompt some folks to read Taylor. You can click on the Full Screen button on the toolbar to obtain a more legible view .A Review of Charles Taylor's "A Secular Age" (http://www.craiguffman.com/2012/01/my-book-review-of-charles-taylors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-3489591992117369554Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:17:00 +00002011-10-07T23:34:16.146-04:00Athletic shoeMinimalismFootwearBarefoot runningShoeNike FreeNike Nike Free Run +2 Lately I made a major change in my life.  I switched to 'minimalist' shoes.  I had no idea something as pedestrian as shoes could inject a spiritual charge into my life.  Yet these shoes make a difference. I learned about minimalist shoes through the advocacy of one of my favorite running experts, Matt Fitzgerald (currently a contributing editor for www.competitor.com).http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/10/joy-of-running-barefoot-almost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-7935677744797465240Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:20:00 +00002011-10-07T11:29:59.288-04:00SundayBook of Common PrayerPrayerReligion SpiritualityLiturgyEucharistMorning Prayer (Anglican)GodImage via Wikipedia A parishioner asked me, “When I was a child in this parish we always did Morning Prayer on Sundays.  Why don’t we still do that?  I kinda miss it.” Here's my response: I am glad you asked. I have been looking for folks to help in our effort to get the entire parish to rediscover the habits of the "Threefold Rule." You are absolutely right about the importance of morning http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/10/why-dont-episcopalians-do-morning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-3075880371099967486Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:06:00 +00002011-09-29T22:06:00.460-04:00Religion and SpiritualityBibleLanguage interpretationJesusScriptureIsraelGodChristianityChurchImage via Wikipedia A parishioner asked me, “My Presbyterian friends tell me that we Episcopalians don’t believe in the Bible.  I told them that we do.  She asked me how we interpret the Bible?  I couldn’t answer her.  How do we interpret the Bible?”Here's my response: I am glad your friend think it’s important, and I am glad you told her that the Bible is the very important to us.  I like to http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/09/why-dont-episcopalians-believe-in-bible.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-7101864932571954130Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:50:00 +00002011-09-29T08:42:17.843-04:00Image via Wikipedia Some colleagues raised the question of the location of the American flag within the church.  Actually, the question was about whether it is ever proper to locate the American flag in a sacred space. To some, this is a surprising question, either because they have never seen our national ensign in their church, have always seen it in their church, or have simply never http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/09/does-american-flag-belong-in-church.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-7492011092738270315Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:36:00 +00002011-09-29T08:42:28.365-04:00I've decided that for the rest of his life, I am going to run for my Dad. Image via Wikipedia Mom and Dad have always been my heroes, and my respect for how they have lived their lives has only deepened as Claudia and I have shared our own journey of marriage and parenthood. Some folks are at their best when there's not much at stake and the task at hand is simply to enjoy the blessings of http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/09/running-for-dad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-5030588807392624610Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:50:00 +00002011-09-29T08:45:50.534-04:00Musée d'OrsayNapoleon IIIEiffel TowerParisCity of LightSeine From my journal entries during our recent trip to England and France: Just ate at Angelina's Tea Salon on Rue de Rivoli.  Having read reviews, we were well aware of the historic appeal of the salon, yet still our palates were not quite prepared for the delights we encountered.  I enjoyed a quiche that caused me to exclaim, "So this is what quiche is supposed to taste like!" My ladies were in http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/09/lopera-and-musee-dorsay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-6520715497253670529Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:08:00 +00002011-09-29T08:44:40.771-04:00 From my journal entries during our recent trip to England and France: J'aime bien Paris! We've been in Paris now about 24 hours.  So far, Paris has captivated me.  It is the first big city in which I felt I could live. We arrived from London at Gare du Nord late yesterday afternoon. A chilling rain and a 30 minute taxi queue welcomed us.  Eventually we stuffed our bags into a tiny Citroen http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/09/from-my-journal-entries-during-our.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-5060030303569987992Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:47:00 +00002011-09-05T00:47:00.147-04:00Quotes p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} Technology is just a way of organizing the universe so that man won't have to experience it.  -- architect Max Frisch http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/09/monday-morning-outlook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-57715041525753370Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:46:00 +00002011-08-29T00:46:00.504-04:00Quotes p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} I have often reflected that the causes of the successes or failures or men depend upon their manner of suiting their conduct to the times.  -- Niccoi Machiavelli http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/monday-morning-outlook_29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-5458153482810105786Sat, 27 Aug 2011 03:56:00 +00002011-09-29T08:48:55.359-04:00From my journal entries during our recent trip to England and France: Today I went alone to Tisbury to join my friend, Bishop Graham Kings and his wife, Allison. Tisbury Graham is a suffragan bishop responsible for Sherborne, and Sherborne House is located in a bucolic setting right out of James Herriott's novels.  Indeed, as we approached his house, Graham stopped the car, got out his http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/tisbury-and-salisbury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-344793368286380424Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:47:00 +00002011-09-29T08:46:50.784-04:00Westminster AbbeyBuckingham PalaceSt Paul's CathedralBritish Museum The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace From my journal entries during our recent trip to England and France: We woke late on Sunday morning.  Despite our late start, we arrived in time to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.  While we were there, the skies opened up, and a soaking deluge poured down upon us.  We ducked as three in one under my poncho and kept some http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/buckingham-palace-and-british-museum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-6087172512482403789Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:37:00 +00002011-09-29T08:47:07.231-04:00WhitehallWestminster AbbeyBattle of BritainBilly ElliotHorse Guards Westminster Abbey We arose late on Saturday, exhausted from our travel and all our walking the day before.  That proved unfortunate, because we arrived as Westminster Abbey to find an hour long queue.  It was pouring rain and the streets were jammed with school kids, mostly from Italy, so took a few pictures and pressed on in our tour of Westminster. The highlight of the morning was our tour http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/rainy-day-in-london.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-328986179451300656Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:42:00 +00002011-09-29T08:47:28.902-04:00From my journal entries during our recent trip to England and France: Big Ben and Parliament On board train to Tisbury to see Bishop Graham Kings and visit the old parish church of Richard Hooker, as well as Salisbury Cathedral.  Claudia and Emmie are visiting Kensington Palace.  At last some time and energy to write. We've had a nice stay in London.  I think all three of us like the city, http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/crown-jewels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-9072002479628982868Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:45:00 +00002011-08-22T00:45:00.100-04:00Quotes p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} ...for free will doesn't mean one will, but many wills conflicting in one man.  -- Flannery O'Conner, introduction to Wise Blood http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/monday-morning-outlook_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-4650399952916509448Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:42:00 +00002011-08-15T00:42:01.628-04:00Quotes p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} The man who is neither bent upon pleasing his fellows nor afraid of offending them will enjoy great peace.  -- Thomas a Kempis http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/monday-morning-outlook_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-2496332248210675510Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:32:00 +00002011-08-14T01:00:06.180-04:00Friends know that the Tour de France is my favorite sporting event. We caught the last stage while in Paris from a great location on the Rue de Rivoli. The riders do eight laps around the Champs Elysee, so we got to see them several times. In this video, a lone rider has broken from the pelaton. He arrives and then, about 17 seconds later, the pelaton rushes past. http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/le-tour-de-france-paris.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169447014805721201.post-7821651851567957279Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:41:00 +00002011-08-08T00:41:01.946-04:00Quotes p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} When a tree decays it is not normally from sickness and never (one assumes) from sin. It decays because it has reached its maximum growth maintaining that size and weight for the period usual with that type of tree. It cannot live forever in any case. Institutions, whether political or industrial, are not essentially different. http://www.craiguffman.com/2011/08/monday-morning-outlook_08.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig Uffman)0