~Wednesday~ There’s a large park on Kaplan Drive—within a stone’s throw of my house, and close to Kent Road. It’s always been a little bothery [sic] to me that the name of this park is Kentwood Park, because although it’s next to Kent Road, it’s actually on Kaplan Drive. “Why not Kaplanwood Park?” you might … Read more
~Tuesday~ Today I’m set to begin enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of my labor last night. I love it when I can start off my week with a bunch of healthy food to keep me on track all week. I spent about an hour-and-a-half slicin’, dicin’, and choppin’ last night, and now I can… Grab … Read more
~Monday~ I’ve seen two movies recently, with a few things in common: 1. Each of them had a protagonist, or protagonists, with huge, huge dreams. 2. Each of them had a gay character, or two (or ten). 3. Each of them had an actor, or actors, in them that I love, love, love. One of … Read more
~Thursday~ April’s Challenge Entry | All Challenge Entries | June’s Challenge Entry This month put the challenge in Walking Challenge 2012. The executive summary is: I had to abandon my daily walks for a good portion of the month. I ate out so many times eating things for which counting the calories was nearly … Read more
~Thursday~ I decided—on a whim really—to go check out the Man vs. Sandwich Contest being held at one of my favorite watering holes tonight, The Borough. To my suprise—and his, actually—my friend Paul Finger was chosen to meet the challenge of eating a giant sandwich in 30 minutes, with the prize being free food for … Read more
~Tuesday~ It’s that time of the year again for the University Awards for Exellence—in the categories of Outstanding Service, Innovations, Public Service, Safety/Heroism, and Human Relations. To that end, a few of my colleagues got together and went up on the roof of our building for some pictures. If you’re a long-time reader of my … Read more
~Monday~ I’m ambivalent about this holiday weekend. I’m grateful to have enough—and a wide variety of—friends to be invited to three (Three, count ’em!) cookouts over the weekend, but disappointed in myself for overeating at all three. I even had an “eating strategy” in mind—two hot dogs at the Saturday cookout, a hamburger at the … Read more
~Wednesday~ This story in the news today, Raleigh bar patron robbed; suspect nabbed at NCSU, reminded me of another story in the news 10-and-a-half years ago. The former reminded me of the latter due to the location—Player’s Retreat on Oberlin Road. The latter was the last time I served on a jury. Paper: The News … Read more
~Monday~ By now, most people are familiar with the concept of a “bucket list.” However, people who know me well might be surprised to know that I don’t have one, in spite of having my last wishes documented, including having: My cremation and memorial service all planned out, documented, and paid for My Last … Read more
~Thursday~ I’m probably about the only person I know who would notice this, much less complain about it, but here it goes: I don’t like how the first game says, “You lost…” but the second game says, “You win!” It should either be: “You lost!” and “You won!” or “You lose!” and “You win!” [or … Read more