I had a good night’s sleep. I’ve had almost no back pain in the last month or so. Perhaps those crunches strengthening my abs has helped in that regard. After fasting for 12 hours, I had a 10:00 appointment to have blood drawn for lab work. Four observations from my visit: My doctor’s office has … 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
Oh.my.god. @Weird@Weird@Weird@ dreams all night long and into this morning. Did someone slip me a mickey? I had to get up to stop the madness. All that glitters may not be gold: Gold’s ‘Grand’ Illusion. [I’m going to ignore the ‘single quotes’ around the word “Grand.” According to the style guides I’m familiar with and … 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 the gym today at about 2:00, where it was a total cardio day for me, during which I listened to several NPR Story of the Day podcasts: Episode Description ‘Cheese’ Heroin Hooking Young Users in Dallas Imagine a 9-year-old heroin junkie. In Dallas, health officials are seeing children that young … 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 was up bright and early this morning, and got right to editing. I also sent out a reminder that my request for the writers’ editing needs for 2Q08 were due by COB tomorrow, since I sent the request out last Friday and haven’t received one (from 20 writers) request back yet. I got some … 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
Okay, so I’m easily amused. The other day I called my parents to confirm that they had received my ‘Tween gift, which you might remember was a CD—NPR Driveway Moments: Baseball. Aside: My dad is hard of hearing. Me: Hi, dad. Just calling to make sure you got my mail. Dad: Hmmm. Mail, hmmm. Oh … Read more
Words, words, words… I’m so intrigued by them sometimes. Okay, most times. A few gems from various and sundry sources recently: In the details of an invitation to an upcoming party… “Come as you are (what other option is there?).” At the end of an e-mail about a work-related celebration that involves an overnight stay … Read more