Sports and Me
April 30th, 2010
Horse races are my favorite spectator sport. In five minutes you can watch the horses load into the gates, run the race and find out the winners. I don’t have enough patience or interest in professional team sports with their celebrity culture and fan rivalries. I love participatory sports and watching friends and family participate in tough displays of skill and determination.
I don’t overuse sports metaphors either, but I have to say, the remodel dust and pollen have had me on the ropes for the last three weeks. Finally some relief through the prescription steroids. I understand why the professional athletes want to use them-they work! I feel almost like working today.
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Spring, Fitness and A Fresh Start
March 15th, 2010
There is a strong hint that spring is near. The weather is warm enough that I don’t dread going outside to walk and run. I started back on the walking/jogging route that I discontinued last winter when the cold set in. The circuit is 2.2 miles. I was able to complete it in the same time as before. It just wasn’t as easy.
I’m also making progress on the home improvements. New plumbing drains in the upstairs bath. We picked up the gypsum board today and will start hanging it tomorrow.
Starting on a new phase of the work seems like a fresh start and makes me feel enthusiastic for the work.
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