My #gratitude today is for the local public library. They've stocked me with books during this never-ending quarantine. I set a goal at the beginning of the year to read 52 books (1 a week) and I've surpassed the goal. Now at 60 books read. I'm pretty sure I'll keep adding to the number. AND,... Continue Reading →
I debated with myself a bit yesterday about how I would approach the morning. I needed to complete two runs by Sunday to stay on track with RunBet but the air and the heat this week have been unusually challenging. The sky has been red--the sun blocked by haze and smoke. I posted before and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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