For the most part, the DC area is stunning in the spring. That’s a modest Northern VA neighborhood. When I bought my first house here, back in the day, I paid $150k or so. These houses now go for in the neighborhood of $600k now. They are 70+ years old, but built back in a … Continue reading Back to the Motherland 2
Category: Life Lessons
Back to the Motherland 1
It’s been a busy few weeks for me, traveling around. First was a quick trip to Wimberly. Then a cannonball run to Reynosa. Now, I’m in my hometown in the DC Area. I left Saturday morning, getting a Uber to DFW. That’s the way to go, since there’s a lot of construction at the airport. … Continue reading Back to the Motherland 1
A long trip. A blast to Reynosa and back
Rough weekend that I'm glad is over. Long story short, I had to help move the Girl back to Reynosa. She lost her job in January and hasn't had much luck landing a new one. Her best prospects are out of state. I had a coworker at Lucent that was a native down here that … Continue reading A long trip. A blast to Reynosa and back
Getting Fit
I've been getting a lot of "Exercises for Old Men" videos in my YouTube feed, most with Kettle Bells. I was listening to a Rogan podcast the other day where he said those are his main type of workout. I don't have kettle bells. I have dumbbells. Kettle Bells are not inexpensive. Still, it seemed … Continue reading Getting Fit
Texas Floods
Well, it's rainin' here in Texas... https://youtu.be/KC5H9P4F5Uk?si=oL6Ex7LM9YTgMFzb We've been having storms in the evenings last couple days, which is nice. It's been warm, sunny, with a breeze each day so I can get my runs and biking in. Then, as I'm chilling at night, the storms come. Storms during the day means I'll have a … Continue reading Texas Floods
Getting Fit
Well, Lent started and I'm following my goals. No caffeine was tough. Way harder than I thought it would be. Functionally, it was easy. I have water and juice on hand, and plenty of herbal teas. If I'm eating out I order water or club soda. No problemo. That said, from Wednesday to Sunday I … Continue reading Getting Fit
And So it Begins
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent for us Catholics. This won't end until Holy Week, the first week or so of April. It's traditional to give something up for Lent as well as fasting and abstaining from stuff, usually meat on Fridays. No meat isn't any real big deal these days. More often … Continue reading And So it Begins
Dog Bites Man
I had an eye-rolling experience this morning listening to the local morning show on the radio. Well, iHeart radio that is. The lead in was a lot of North Texans got a surprise in their gas (heating) bills this month. Well, no shit. It's been cold. So sure enough, on comes a woman gobbling that … Continue reading Dog Bites Man
Getting Fit
Another month is gone. Another weigh in. I'm on a downward trend, losing three pounds. I'm within five pounds of what I'd say is my ideal weight. It's all diet. I've been more diligent about what I eat, being lighter on the starchy carbs. Since Thanksgiving, my run is a little over 5K. It's a … Continue reading Getting Fit
Learning a Lesson
This wound up on my feed. A dude, appears to be a younger one, maybe thirties, got laid off and is processing it: https://youtu.be/YQLTRWJwQ1I?si=fxNlHhYLiVTreLli This is a lesson that nearly all of us learn, about that age it seems. The company doesn't care about you. You aren't "family" Never make the company or a job … Continue reading Learning a Lesson
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