I admire and respect those who cycle. I thrilled along with the rest of America (and Texas!) when Lance Armstrong went on his seven-year string of victories. With my physique and stamina, I couldn't imagine becoming a competitive cyclist. I have the utmost respect for those who can make a living as a professional athlete. These guys are incredible athletes. So how come they feel the need to use performance-enhancing drugs in the first place? Yes, legs move bikes. But some legs ar...

From the Guardian, UK : In 10 months Maradona went from obese cocaine addict with a failing heart to slimline star of a hugely successful TV extravaganza. Argentinian journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo, who translated his autobiography and knows Maradona well, speaks to his family and friends in Buenos Aires about his astonishing new life. As for the diet, just cut out the pizza, get your stomach stapled and move in with mum ... Eighteen months before, in April 2004, he had been ad...

There are some guys at church who want me to come out and play football in the park, rain or shine, every Saturday morning. I haven't taken them up on it, but I am considering it. Which brings me to my point: How do I like to recreate? I love to play volleyball and golf. I actually like to jog (thank you, Army)! I suck at basketball, baseball, and softball. But I have fun playing them nevertheless.