TauCan62's 12th House

Most people that start a blog have at least some idea of what kind of content they would like to have. This blog was no different, but the idea wasn’t well defined, and as a result, it has gone through several different iterations. For a while I thought that it was just random experimenting in order to find my niche. Well, it could be. The 12th House has many hallways. Read more »

Well, there was some good news and bad news this month. The plan in my head was to get in shape and possibly run a 1/2 marathon sometime this year. As my training progressed, the idea of a full marathon seemed possible. Going from a 5k to a marathon in a matter of months was a tall order. Too tall for me. The 1/2 marathon was a different story. I was in shape for that. Unfortunately, race day came and went, and I missed it. Read more »

There is a growing consensus that consuming red meat can be the impetus for a host of health problems. Conventionally raised beef cattle are routinely injected with antibiotics that are ultimately consumed by the beef eater. Hormones, including growth hormones are used in order to fatten them up for market as well. They are also grain fed, which is not a natural dietary component for cows. However, this too helps fatten them up for market. Consumers end getting much more than they bargained for when eating conventionally raised beef. There is a healthy alternative though, and it does not require giving up beef at all. Read more »

If you set a goal, make sure to write it down. Even though you think you have your goal in mind, you just might forget.

When I started running again back in April, my goal was to get back in shape and possibly run a half marathon sometime before the end of the year. As I progressed, the idea of a full marathon started to cross my mind. My running endurance was getting better by leaps and bounds, and all of a sudden a half marathon didn’t seem like it would be a big enough test for me. Read more »