Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old runner from Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, died on November 1, 2026.
She collapsed near Mile 24 of the TCS New York City Marathon.
Her family reported that she suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a rare and severe condition involving the breakdown of damaged muscle tissue. (NYT)
The only consolation I can offer is that she died doing what she loved to do!
May she rest in peace.
I am proud of my fellow Americans!
Regardless of the outcome you cared enough about our country to VOTE!
Most countries in this world don’t allow their citizenry to VOTE!
We still enjoy the ability to choose our leaders.
I saw a man in a wheelchair waiting in a long line to vote.
He doesn’t take this privilege lightly!
And neither should we!
Today’s blog proves Americans have a warm heart.
That many people have read my blog so far today.
The topic that attracted that many readers was: PRAY FOR JACK CAMPBELL!
Thousands of us saw Jack get a serious neck injury while making a tackle for the Detroit Lions.
And here it is two days later and those thousands are still concerned about his status.
That is who WE ARE.
We care about one another!
Jack Campbell is a middle line backer with the Detroit Lions.
Yesterday, while playing against the Minnesota Vikings, Campbell suffered a neck injury.
At the writing of this blog, his status is uncertain.
As much as we love football, the possibility of an injury is always there.
So, I ask you to join me in praying for his complete recovery.
If not today, when?
November 1 is celebrated as All Saints Day eacc year.
What is the definition of a saint?
It is those people who have been pronouncd by the churcc as such after an indepth study.
It also includes unknown people who have led private lives of sainthood.
I believe there are many saints who live among us.
You may be a saint!
In school districts from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, parents shared how they are battling to put stricter limits on device-led learning.
The most common are tablets and laptops, such as iPads, Google Chromebooks and MacBooks.
Nationwide, some parents, educators and students told CNN they worry about bullying.
Also, worrisome is access to adult content and the use of artificial intelligence for cheating.
They say there is little evidence that devices are better learning tools than pencils and paper. (CNN)
A new concept to help homeless people is underway in Syracuse NY. End the cycle of homelessness by offering private, dignified housing alongside long-term, continuous case management rather than temporary shelter beds.
rather than temporary shelter beds. [1, 2]
The house in the photo is actually two living units.
The tiny home concept is intended to restore the occupant’s self esteem!
There is obviously a huge need for such a solution to homelessness!.
Technical Difficulties kept my blogs offline for 3 days!
This is the price we pay when we jump onto the web.
In doing so, there is the possibility that any number of players can mess with your code.
Today’s photo is sailing home from the 2005 Port Huron to Mackinac race.
It was my first Mackinac Race.
Saturday was great sailing.
Sunday was a nasty storm that persisted for 8 hours.
When the boat went into the deep troughs, it brought a lot of water when rising.
Our crew was composed of very experienced sailors, but this storm was different.
Everybody held onto the rail while riding it out as best we could.
You make great friends when you face that kind of challenge together.
Well, I hope you enjoyed today’s blog.
Im glad to be writing my blog again!
Today’s blog is #2,545!.
Each day you have is a gift.
Yes, we have challenges as well as opportunities.
I’m not going to ask you to count your blessings.
You know what they are.
So many people are suffering in this world at this time.
You see it and you know it.
For those of us who are blessed, we must reach out to those who face daily hardship.
Wee must do what we can.
It’s the right thing to do!
If not today, when?
There has been another major breach of the Internet by AI hackers!
They are attacking major corporations and governments.
Individuals will be next.
Your first priority is to protect passwords.
If not today, when?
