Activity: road cycling Location: Washington, DC > Potomac, MD Distance: 24.0 miles Duration: 1:33 Weather: partly cloudy, 71 degrees Avg HR: 156 (max: 176) Type: aerobic I had to take advantage of the gorgeous spring weather of this weekend, and this ride didn’t disappoint. I wasn’t trying to break any speed records today, and I …
Two more bits for today: Geoff has been asked by Transport For London to take down his collection of silly Tube maps by Monday – so go to his site and collect ‘em all before they disappear. A Chinese restaurant menu that has some unfortunate translations. The intro to The Simpsons as re-enacted using human …
Some random Friday humor and strangeness: The art of interpretive juggling, as performed by Chris Bliss Recently-unearthed footage of Monty Python from a 1975 Dallas Public Television pledge drive The bid site for the ice planet Hoth for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games
More time elapsed here – these have been played over the last few days: A: 29 – Ryan Adams B: Playing With The Light – Brindley Brothers C: Extremely Live At Eddie’s Attic – Don Conoscenti The latter two artists were ones we heard at a recent concert at Jammin’ Java, with Ellis Paul headlining.
This morning, DC Councilman Marion Barry was sentenced to three years’ probation for failing to file income tax. He is to serve no jail time and does not face any fines for his actions (or lack thereof). Barry was given a deal that nobody of normal stature would get under similar circumstances. Face the basic …
Some quick notes: I spent most of today at the DC Courthouse, doing my civic duty as a potential juror. Unlike sprite, I wasn’t selected during the course of the day. I did get some reading done, but not much else. While waiting for my possible selection to a jury, the waiting room TVs showed …
After a long drive up from DC, sprite and I, along with Sam and Alexis, took in a kick-ass concert by KT Tunstall. Both sprite and I have been fans of KT since last September, when we first heard her music on the Beeb. And she’s gained traction here in the States thanks to appearances …
Activity: alpine skiing Location: Berkshire East Ski Area, Charlemont, MA Start time: 1500 hrs. End time: 1800 hrs. Vertical Skied: 10,210 ft. over 10 runs Weather: partly cloudy and windy, 25 degrees Max HR (bursts): 165 (beats in 10 seconds x 6) Type: anaerobic A great afternoon and evening of skiing. The snow was very …
Heading up to Boston for a KT Tunstall concert tonight. Lots of driving ahead – whee?
Check out a new project I’m working: Selective Service Three music fans. Three mixes. Thirty minutes per mix. One secret ingredient. Patriotic top hats. What’s not to like?
