Pushing our perimeter

People of Tennessee: I am hopeful that your Independence Day turned into an entire Independence Month, filled with delicious grilled meats and colorful explosions and other displays of patriotism and freedom.

It’s on to the beginning of school for all of the MTSU students and the kiddos. Learn continuously, whether in the classroom, in the park, in the car or in the restaurant.

Murfreesboro organizations offer so many activities for all ages that one single individual can not enjoy and participate in them all.

Rock climbing, concerts, running groups, knitting groups, singing groups, hiking groups, art groups, chess groups, Shakespeare groups, networking groups, meditation groups, fundraising groups, motorcycle groups, acting groups, karate, soccer, vacation Bible schools and scouting—pick one or two and go all in!

Some Mayday patrons and Pulse readers showed up for the American Red Cross blood drive at Mayday Brewery last month to donate a pint of their finest (blood, not ale) to the cause.

For many, the July event marked their first time donating, in hopes that it would fill the veins of another human undergoing a major surgical procedure, perhaps following a massive gunshot wound.

Anyway, this was the editor’s first experience donating the very valuable red gold running through his strong and healthy self; the process is not totally painless, but not too bad at all.

Murfreesboro venues continue to host lots of music this August: Borostock, Shred Fest, Uptown Live, First Friday, metal, country, rock, bluegrass, bizarre and traditional. Check out the concert calendar and discover a new local independent artist.

Do something of value. Continue doing it. Be excellent.

Create what you’re best at, and I believe there is room for all to succeed.

I believe “hypercompetitive” accurately describes the restaurant scene in this town.

Yes, many restaurants continue to open in Murfreesboro, but as they do, they split the market to a point where other established businesses feel it necessary or prudent to close shop. Those who want to make it in the restaurant business in the area must understand they should be excellent and valuable.

Personal trainer Jim Genet keeps pushing me a little closer towards excellence. One step at a time. Push your perimeter.

I believe in a few more months he’ll have me whipped into a fairly strong paper boy.

Thanks to all of the fine supporters of the Pulse, including those who help me and the family stay healthy. Many outfits in town aim to truly help keep their customers in optimum health—The Ascent, Balance Anew Massage, Murfreesboro Athletic Club, Sunshine Nutrition, Alex Antoine, Bill Taylor Bushido School of Karate, The Nurture Nook and other fine Murfreesboro people and organizations are there to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Thanks to my lovely wife for cooking up all of those fine Tennessee vegetables and Batey meat for me.

Let us know of any local projects, events, places or ideas that your fellow Pulse readers may enjoy learning about: bracken@boropulse.com.

Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

Lock up your chickens tight and give your family members a hug. Appreciate what you have today, for tomorrow it may be gone so soon.