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Almost Infamous

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Almost Infamous

Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met?

I have a gift for meeting famous people simply because I talk to people when out in public. Running is another great way to meet people. I also tend to push the envelope.

Washington DC

When I lived in DC, it was common to meet famous people.

Years ago, myself and two friends ran across the state of Maryland to raise money for breast cancer. We worked with the vice presidents family (Dan Quayle)and met Jimmy Carter.

We had a Wednesday night run at the state department. The same group of friends met every Wednesday for years. Bill Clinton would stop and say hello occasionally.

Just Because

We never met this man, but it makes for a good story.

Aldrich Ames

is an American former CIA counterintelligence officer who was convicted of espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union and Russia in 1994.

During a run, we had a beer or two on his back porch. He was in jail, those were different times.



3 responses to “Almost Infamous”

  1. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    What a fascinating and memorable reflection! 🌟 This piece reads like a vivid glimpse into a life richly lived — full of connection, curiosity, and adventure. Your natural openness to people and moments shines through every line. The stories of meeting Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton feel effortless and genuine, not as celebrity encounters but as human exchanges that happened along the shared path of purpose and passion. 🏃‍♀️💬

  2. K Mark Schofer Avatar
    K Mark Schofer

    Yes they are genuine when they occur in the natural run of play. It’s great when you don’t have to think about it.

    There is a story I will tell someday about meeting the Smother Brothers in the Minneapolis airport

    It was hilarious. We are all humans. I’ll bet my dog thinks she is meeting a celebrity every day.

  3. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Quite different times!

I would love to hear you opinion as well

Hello,

I’m Mark

His friends observe Mark seems wired a little differently. Perhaps it’s more likely that noticing little things often missed by others is a relic of a quieter, simpler time. He has a way with words, which he refuses to let be hindered by sub-par typing skills. People have great stories to tell if you sit and listen.

A belief dear to Mark is that there is certain beauty in the world. You simply have to look for it.

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