METS are my new friend, Happy Chinese New Year, secret shoppers, and a show…

I met Joe today for my workout, and after discussing the subject of the formula to calculate calories burned on the elliptical machine with him, I was more curious than ever about it. As it turns out, of course, it’s a little involved, which is probably why most people don’t know it, and it’s hard … Read more

“Yes we can,” a workout, Go RLP, Helios, a big soft taco, and some free pool at Flex…

I really like how this is done, purely from a creative perspective. I listened to several more chapters of In Cold Blood during my one-hour workout. General Hospital was on one of the television sets. I can’t believe that Bobbie and Luke are still on that show; surely (don’t call me Shirley!) it’s been about … Read more

Taxi service, a conference call on an off day, working out, dinner@Red Lobster, and 120 Minutes…

I was up at nine, and picked up Kevin (av8rdude) at 10:00 to take him to the airport. I dropped him off at Terminal C for his American Airlines flight to Miami, from where he’ll depart on a Caribbean cruise with his friend Janice. It’s mostly a scuba diving trip for both of them. Even … Read more

God’s little nobodies, shrimp cocktail and a salad w/Lemon Tahini dressing, and dancing…

A couple of little delicious tidbits from two different obits in today’s N&O: When asked, “What vodka is best, Polish or Russian?” she would resolutely answer “Polish!” and proceed to tell of how she learned this fact while on a ship in the North Atlantic with an all-Polish crew. They sailed in bad weather and—being … Read more

Editing from home/Helios, a chat w/Milton’s grandson, Games Night plans, working out, & karaoke…

I decided to make yesterday’s blog entry “friends only,” due its slight potential to be hurtful. I worked from home this morning, attending the first 10 minutes of the ITIM IDD (Information Development & Design) team conference call, and then working the rest of the afternoon from Helios, where Kevin (av8rdude) and Kurt joined me. … Read more

The “little people” making strides, visiting Irene, Maria, and Susan @ The Hope Lodge, & dancing…

This article made me think of the Raleigh Kodiaks.  Thanks, guys, for being “out” there making strides for our community! Gay athletes are making their mark By LZ Granderson Page 2 ASPEN, Colo. — Last weekend, I sat on a panel to discuss one of the sports world’s favorite questions: When will a big-name athlete … Read more

Working, editing, trading, gym planning, cantalouping, clowing, nightmaring, and barring…

I worked from home today, and I participated in three conference calls: A meeting with my manager to receive my 2007 Personal Business Commitments rating, which was exactly what I expected it would be, which is exactly how it should be. [World without end, amen.] The last half (as the aforementioned meeting with my manager … Read more