Tag Archives: Joe Castaneda

#marriagematters especially for your kids

Posted on December 28, 2015 by joeacast

When I look back at wedding day pics of me and my bride, I’m stuck by the sheer lack of awareness that rests in our eyes! Our wedding day was pure joy, and we have nothing but great memories from … Continue reading →

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A sappy birthday blog for my wife

Posted on September 29, 2015 by joeacast

Today, my beloved wife turns 43 years old. We have celebrated 19 of those years married, and 8 before that while we were dating. So 27 times I’ve Happy Birthdayed her, as a boyfriend, fiancé or husband. 43 isn’t one … Continue reading →

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300

Posted on September 28, 2015 by joeacast

Thank you. 300 times, thank you! Thank you for your amazing support. Thank you for friendships. Thank you for your encouragement and willingness to walk this Overboard journey with me and my family. Thank you for reading this blog. In … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a half-marathon: Miles 10-12

Posted on October 9, 2014 by joeacast

Every long-distance runner I’ve talked to knows what’s next. Even some top level runners who helped me prepare for the race told me to be aware of it. Facing it is daunting, yet it’s so common that it’s a regular euphemism … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about the tragic death of Robin Williams

Posted on August 14, 2014 by joeacast

Last Monday I was enjoying the great city of Seattle, Washington, watching Felix Hernandez take care of the Toronto Blue Jays in classic Felix fashion. He was as dominant as always, and I was pumping my fist as the Mariners put … Continue reading →

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Hi: My name is Joe and I’m a quitter.

Posted on June 11, 2014 by joeacast

If you could hear the thoughts bouncing around in my head while I’m running, I’m pretty sure you’d demand immediate psychiatric evaluation. It’s crazy what goes on in my brain as I train for my October half-marathon, and one thing … Continue reading →

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Three thoughts for the weekend

Posted on June 7, 2014 by joeacast

It was a big show down. Me and two of my buddies, Joe T and Terry K, were going to meet up with three other guys to settle a big dispute. It was a proverbial “meet me at the flagpole” … Continue reading →

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Two 12-year-old [almost] murderers

Posted on June 4, 2014 by joeacast

Sometimes the news is so disturbing. This week has been one of those weeks.   Last night I came across the story of 2, 12-year-old Wisconsin girls who plotted the murder of one of their friends. These girls had, for … Continue reading →

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I’m half-way dead…what now?

Posted on May 24, 2014 by joeacast

It has finally happened…I’m turning 40. I remember when I used to think 40 was old, now it definitely seems less old than I used to think. I remember when my oldest brother turned 40, nine years ago, and I … Continue reading →

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I’m glad I’m narrow minded.

Posted on May 22, 2014 by joeacast

Have you ever been asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Even as a youth pastor, people would ask me what my plans were when I finally got a real job. Pushaw. As if playing dodgeball … Continue reading →

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