by George A. Hancock Green Trees May brings green trees To our running sprees Our ridges are in full leaf A view far from brief. Green trees provide shade For any lunchtime parade Or those running after work When hot… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner for April 2023
by George A. Hancock Green is Keen Saturday begins April’s run Now beneath spring’s sun The sun plus April’s rain Steadily soaks our plane. The end result is rich green Creeping along our road scene My run view is spring… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for March 2023
by George A. Hancock March Wednesday begins a March run We’re nearing that spring sun The first is meteorological spring It’s for record keeping we sing. The first quarter ends the last day 2023 is moving along so make way… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for February 2023
by George A. Hancock February Wednesday begins the new show As February begins amidst a glow Winter’s days are slipping away Soon we’ll have some spring play. But first, February does get cold With only the dedicated road bold Getting… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: December’s Story
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Thursday begins December’s 31-day run. This first December day begins meteorological winter. Weather scientists use the December 1 to February 28 time frame for official weather-keeping purposes. All winter records are noted during this time span…. Read More ›
November’s Outlook
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net November’s 30-day run begins on a Tuesday this year. We have reached autumn’s last month. A month where daylight is disappearing. Our daylight hours are shrinking. We welcome any and all daylight. Yet, we’re aware the… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for November 2022
by George A. Hancock Dreary November November dawns dreary Our eyes quite bleary As we run again outside There’s no need to hide. Dawn will arrive soon Perhaps creating a swoon As folks realize no change Will caress our road… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for October 2022
by George A. Hancock Falling Leaves The Runner is in the dark Out on his October lark Running the local roads Seeking new fall episodes. Today, the wind blows free Slapping this early morn spree Creating a scene of falling… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: Autumn Runs
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Thursday, September 1 begins our meteorological autumn season. This seasonal time frame runs from September 1 through November 30. All autumn weather information is noted and recorded during this time. The past several years witnessed warm… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner August 2022
by George Hancock On a Dark Run Hello darkness my old friend My dawn daylight does end Every year it’s the same thing Quiet dark without bird song. Thankfully, it’s not at once I’m not a running dunce Every day… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: Weather Tips
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Summer 2022 is on a warm track in numerous regions across our vast country. The Greater Johnstown weather scene in late spring experienced some above average daily temperatures. Lunchtime or early afternoon running was nasty. A/C… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner July 2022
by George A. Hancock July’s Heat It started in early May At least, out our way Summer’s heat was on Even before our dawn. Early heat may be good Unless it burns our wood Hot temps are a deal Making… Read More ›
June 2022 Poetry
by George A. Hancock June 2022 Wednesday begins June’s run Now featuring morning sun June’s dawn appears quick And summer fun’s no trick. Early summer on the roads Has many neat episodes We reached warmer days With streaming sun rays…. Read More ›
Rambling Roads: Traversing the Tundra
by George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Steve DeBoer is a fascinating runner. DeBoer accomplished many intriguing things as a runner while living a full productive life. Recently, DeBoer wrote a book about his running life. The book title is Traversing the Tundra:… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner May 2022
by George A. Hancock Green Trees May gives us green trees They shade our road sprees Shade is a refreshing thing When the sun goes Bing! I run near green ridges They form neat bridges Out to the next location… Read More ›
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