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About Christopher Cudworth

Christopher Cudworth is a content producer, writer and blogger with more than 25 years’ experience in B2B and B2C marketing, journalism, public relations and social media. Connect with Christopher on Twitter: @genesisfix07 and blogs at werunandride.com, therightkindofpride.com and genesisfix.wordpress.com Online portfolio: http://www.behance.net/christophercudworth

Learning things about ourselves

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

The nurses responsible for instructions on how to handle things after my meniscus surgery were both honest and cautious about the conditions I might face coming off the procedure. “You might need crutches,” one nurse told me. “When you go down … Continue reading →

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Surgery day and healthy outlets

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

As an athlete most of my life, there have been plenty of times when the doctors had to repair some part of my body. Even on the playground as a kid, I was so active and aggressive in sports there … Continue reading →

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The solace of lonesome places

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

  One of the things I like best about running and riding is the solace of lonesome places. Last night during my ride in rather windy conditions, I found myself in need of a roadside break to adjust some things … Continue reading →

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When Quora asked, “What are your deepest thoughts you have been thinking about life?”

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

The website Quora is a forum where people respond to questions from others. Some of the questions are phrased rather oddly, often with poor English, but some of that is contextual because the queries can come from all over the … Continue reading →

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Past perfect weather predictions

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

During brilliant fall weather in the college October cross country season, I used to joke with teammates by saying, “We won’t have weather like this till April 10!” Winters back then tended to be dark, cold and unrelenting. After November’s … Continue reading →

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Self-surgery is the American thing to do

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Next Thursday afternoon, I’m going to cut into the skin of my left knee, insert a leftover bit of fiber optic cable from the TV downstairs and do arthroscopic surgery on my own knee. I figure I can cut out … Continue reading →

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Infectious ideas

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Back in the fall of 2013, I picked up a sliver in my middle finger while doing work in my back yard. It didn’t seem like anything to worry about in the moment. I’d had many slivers in my lifetime. … Continue reading →

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Rare opportunities in life

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

What rare birds can teach us about all of life’s opportunities Yesterday through email I learned there was a sighting of a relatively rare bird, a Smith’s Longspur, in the vicinity of our house. We back up to a wetland, … Continue reading →

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To equal or surpass the Art of Dying

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

There’ll come a time when all of us must leave here Then nothing Sister Mary can do Will keep me here with you As nothing in this life that I’ve been trying Could equal or surpass the art of dying … Continue reading →

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Will that be donuts or doughnuts for you?

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

To read this blog in all its glory on WeRunandRide, please click through from email.  This morning I stopped by Dunkin’ Donuts to buy a dozen tasty treats in celebration of a work anniversary. At the counter I was asked … Continue reading →

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