Something to think about
September 11, 2012.
Okay, this is my first go at putting some of my thoughts down on a regular basis. My brain clicks through topics faster than my kids change the channels with the remote control, so I thought this would be a good idea to start a "Man Diary". All updates are also on www.cameronnation.com.
Today is the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks and I do not have to replay or remind people about how that changed the world we live in. I remember the lead story in the news for the few weeks before 9-11-01 was a over-aged little leaguer being busted. Front page news, oh how I wish that was the lead story in the news in todays world. The Fall of 2001 was also the last time I remember our country coming together as one. There was not a left wing and right wing - so refreshing to have all of America wave the flag, cry and hug togeher and mourn the devistating losses of that tragic day. Also, we can not forget the losses that followed as the brave volunteers walked unselfishly into the fire and toxic waste to rescue survivors, and sadly pieces of loved ones to be identified. These volunteers are still feeling the after effects of their bravery and some have already been lost due to cancer and lung disease from breathing in the air of what is now hallowed ground. Thank you to all and God bless all that have perished.
This brings me to my summer and my renewed zest for life and to give back to society. The good nature of the American people was a major theme of my novel, Cameron Nation. I believe philanthopic organizations are the true social net of the less fortunate, not the government handout. So, with this said, I devoted much of my free time (Teresa will say I devoted way too much of it, but that is another story) to raising money for charity events I competed in and exercising my body so I would be ready for those grueling events.
I competed in two Spartan races (www.spartanrace.com) and part of my entry fee went to charities. I also competed in the RBC Wall Street Decathlon (www.thedecathlon.org) and raised over $3,500 for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I am now addicted to two more things (poker is still number one!) staying healthy and raising money for good causes. Next on the agenda is February, when we are hosting a fundraising poker torunament and casino night for a scholarship fund in memory of a truly good friend who lost his life in November of 2010. More will follow on this, but I am honored to be a part of this and keep the memory of Louis Bellantoni alive for a very long time.
I will continue my sometimes insane workout regiment. It scales up from moderate exercise (4 hrs a week) to an intense (8 hrs a week) commitment prior to my next year cycle of events. If anyone is interested in my workout schedule let me know. I have been doing it for a few years now and have continued to refine and enhance it and I feel it is a great "Middle-aged Man/Woman" workout that all would like to do.
Say a prayer for those families who have lost so much today.
Okay, this is my first go at putting some of my thoughts down on a regular basis. My brain clicks through topics faster than my kids change the channels with the remote control, so I thought this would be a good idea to start a "Man Diary". All updates are also on www.cameronnation.com.
Today is the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks and I do not have to replay or remind people about how that changed the world we live in. I remember the lead story in the news for the few weeks before 9-11-01 was a over-aged little leaguer being busted. Front page news, oh how I wish that was the lead story in the news in todays world. The Fall of 2001 was also the last time I remember our country coming together as one. There was not a left wing and right wing - so refreshing to have all of America wave the flag, cry and hug togeher and mourn the devistating losses of that tragic day. Also, we can not forget the losses that followed as the brave volunteers walked unselfishly into the fire and toxic waste to rescue survivors, and sadly pieces of loved ones to be identified. These volunteers are still feeling the after effects of their bravery and some have already been lost due to cancer and lung disease from breathing in the air of what is now hallowed ground. Thank you to all and God bless all that have perished.
This brings me to my summer and my renewed zest for life and to give back to society. The good nature of the American people was a major theme of my novel, Cameron Nation. I believe philanthopic organizations are the true social net of the less fortunate, not the government handout. So, with this said, I devoted much of my free time (Teresa will say I devoted way too much of it, but that is another story) to raising money for charity events I competed in and exercising my body so I would be ready for those grueling events.
I competed in two Spartan races (www.spartanrace.com) and part of my entry fee went to charities. I also competed in the RBC Wall Street Decathlon (www.thedecathlon.org) and raised over $3,500 for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I am now addicted to two more things (poker is still number one!) staying healthy and raising money for good causes. Next on the agenda is February, when we are hosting a fundraising poker torunament and casino night for a scholarship fund in memory of a truly good friend who lost his life in November of 2010. More will follow on this, but I am honored to be a part of this and keep the memory of Louis Bellantoni alive for a very long time.
I will continue my sometimes insane workout regiment. It scales up from moderate exercise (4 hrs a week) to an intense (8 hrs a week) commitment prior to my next year cycle of events. If anyone is interested in my workout schedule let me know. I have been doing it for a few years now and have continued to refine and enhance it and I feel it is a great "Middle-aged Man/Woman" workout that all would like to do.
Say a prayer for those families who have lost so much today.
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