The last several months have been quite an experience in learning new things. Wearing masks, mastering Zoom calls, checking in to work remotely. With everyone at home (those who can stay at home), the amount of screen time access has been huge. Explosive even. If you look at online shopping, online streaming of programs, and... Continue Reading →
My review of an internationally renowned book. Recommended reading.
Today was an odd day. My spouse and I decided to go for a walk to the mailbox about half a mile from our place. Instead of cutting through the parks and walking the greenbelt, we decided to walk along the main road in our neighborhood. It was a nice day, blue skies, not too... Continue Reading →
A list of books on my nightstand the week of November 23, 2020.
The word for hose in Russian is “schlang”. When the short, stout Irina Leikina was addressing us in her mad bursts of Muscovite Russian, she demonstrated with her flying hands. “And my son,” she bellowed. “He was pouring water out of the schlanga--” She gesticulated towards her groin, as if she were her tall, half... Continue Reading →
This morning at about 5 AM Pacific, I posted the following worry on Facebook : OK, so water, a bit of black coffee, water. A bit of salt…I should be fine out there, right? I mean, I used to run in this kind of weather in Texas, in Basic, when I was in my 20s…and... Continue Reading →
Reflections on fireworks and 4th of July celebrations.
I’m someone who likes to track numbers. Calendar dates, meeting duration, time running, distance. Weight. Number of hours fasting. Or feasting. I’m always looking at goals and percentages too. 60% there. 70%. 80%... If the scale says I’m up by 7 pounds overnight (and it has, I assure you), it can ruin my day and... Continue Reading →
When I started this morning’s run, I realized, oh crap, I left my hat in the house! I usually wear a cheap baseball cap, one I picked up a couple of years ago at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. I wear it to keep the sun out of my eyes. I realized, as the sun... Continue Reading →
Sometimes people support us when we least expect it.
