I ran in my second 5K last weekend. It was supposed to be back in April, but I was traveling and it wound up being rained out. So they rescheduled it for this month. I got up early Saturday, and really didn't want to go. I've been fighting allergies for a few months, and it's … Continue reading Getting Fit
Category: Life Lessons
Rest in Peace, My friend
No one tells me anything. I can't say how many friends or friend's parents die and I'll hear about it months, if not years later. I guess that's what happens when you lose touch. This time I found out on facebook. My friend Tom passed away, apparently in April. This was a shock, really. I'd … Continue reading Rest in Peace, My friend
Dealing with Knuckleheads
A few years ago, I was in Las Vegas for a convention where I met quite a few coworkers (and my boss) for the first time. There was a large contingent from my department as well. It was cool to meet everyone. One of the guys was really into bikes, having bought a Goldwing five … Continue reading Dealing with Knuckleheads
Getting Fit
It was tough getting back into it, after a week off traveling last month or so. But back to it I got. For the most part, it didn't take much to get back into the swing of things. But the last week or so my lungs are unhappy. Allergies and air quality are bad this … Continue reading Getting Fit
Thieves
Friggin Thieves. Months ago, one of my Bulova watches battery died. I took it to the local watch repair and the lady put in a battery. But that battery was too thick so it would stop when she put the case back on. She said she'd have to order the battery. I said I'd come … Continue reading Thieves
Life Lessons
Saw this on Phil's site: I'd add: Not only should you not abandon your cart in the middle of an aisle, you should put it back or in the cart return area when you leave. It shouldn't be left in the parking lot or bus stop. Not only should you acknowledge staff, you should do … Continue reading Life Lessons
Riding the pain train
Last week I was up in Virginia galavanting around. So, very little exercise. This week I'm back at it. Monday was super painful. I had a decent bike ride, making sure to take it easy. But later on when it was time to hit the weights, I suffered. I was sore before I even finished. … Continue reading Riding the pain train
Back to the Motherland 3
The last day there, I piled into the car with my three older sisters and headed to Culpeper to meet another sister and one of my brothers. Culpeper is a cute town and pretty much just outside the DC area weirdness. It is, however, a far exurb. My brother in law would drive from there … Continue reading Back to the Motherland 3
Back to the Motherland 2
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
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
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