It seems rather unlikely that two things would happen on the same day, that you thought would never happen in your entire life, and you’d forget to put them in your daily blog, but that’s exactly what happened yesterday. Without further ado, here they are: Andy Griffith—yes, Andy Taylor, Sheriff of Mayberry, that very one—called me yesterday, … Read more
I received an e-mail today from my doctor, with the big health payoff news I’ve been hoping for—the results of my blood work: The good news, of course, is that my overall cholesterol count has moved back down in the normal range (under 200 at 198). Even sweeter, though, is the dramatic change in my HDLs … Read more
“Jamerica the Beautiful” People of a very religious disposition have been known to see the face of Jesus in a slice of burnt toast, or the Virgin Mary’s silhouette in a tree. Map-nuts similarly observe simulacra of states and continents in everyday objects. “I’ve seen photos of clouds resembling maps, pancake surface patterns,” writes Bjørn … Read more
We got up at just before 10:00 this morning, and after some coffee and the leftover half of my omelet from last night, Robert and I headed out for a ride to the closest Target to get some Pepper & Onion Relish to make a dip with. Amazingly, there was exactly one jar of it … Read more
I started off my morning meeting Kevin (av8rdude) at the gym at 9:00, where I did just my lower body routine today, as I’m going to get plenty of cardio tonight and all weekend. Today’s workout statistics: Exercise Type Minute Duration Area Worked Resistance 45 Lower Body We stopped at Bruegger’s for a bagel, and … Read more
I was up and at ’em at 7:30 this morning, after a full eight hours sleep. Yay! I met Kevin (av8rdude) at the gym at 9:30. Today was an all-cardio day for me, and I only did 45 minutes instead of 60 to allow some time for a bagel on the way home. Kevin had … Read more
I was up at 8:30 this morning and had a sweet, good-morning instant message conversation with Robert. During a breakfast of a yolk-less hard-boiled egg, one turkey sausage patty, some deliciously ripe cantaloupe, and coffee, I read the news online, including my daily perusal of the obituaries. “You might be an emotional sap if…” you, too, … Read more
I met Kevin (av8rdude) at Bruegger’s @ Mission Valley, just before 10:00, where we each had a pumpernickel bagel with light, plain cream cheese, and some Rain Forest Nut coffee. It was all good. Marginal scenery today. Back home, I did two loads of laundry—one lights, one darks. While that was going on, I did … Read more
I picked up Myra at CECE, and drove us down to Finch’s for breakfast. Of course, we sat in “Ann’s section,” and of course she started off with, “How ya doin’, baby?” I thought like a fat person and had their sausage and cheddar omelet, which came with hash browns and toast. At least I recognized that I … Read more
Robert and I had a mid-morning breakfast at the Farmer’s Market restaurant right after Robert picked up a caramel cake right there in the market. We beat “the church crowd,” and once again, had the best French Toast in town. Yum! As an aside: There are two tables-for-two, one by each window, along one wall … Read more