After a couple of sleepless nights and a day off from running, I decided I had better get out there and run. I’m particularly a super committed runner, but when I have a #RunBet going (and I do at the moment) it is enough to make me push my limits. I knew it was going... Continue Reading →
Thinking about all of you out there near the fires. Be safe. If you have an N95, please wear it! Particle inhalation is no joke. Save your lungs!
Having a few moments today where I kinda want to crawl under the covers and wait there until January. I now understand how past trauma can actually be cumulative. Say, a person who hasn't dealt with too much stress in their lives could perhaps manage an acute crisis slightly better than a person who has... 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 →
Well, we had to take a trip to COVID Central, aka Kaiser South ER tonight. I was there last about 5 years ago, with a family member. In the age of COVID it is utterly disheartening to be in that space. Entry to the ER is through a metal detector. TSA on steroids. Single patients... Continue Reading →
So this morning, I opened the door to check the local temperature and possibly open windows to air out the house. It's already 82 degrees. At just barely 6 AM. It's dark outside, and it feels like the dark hell you experience on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. I didn't find that part entertaining, and I... Continue Reading →
The Bear View 