Monthly Archives: October 2008

the stars align

In this case, the stars are Ron Howard, Henry Winkler and Andy Griffith…. … … … supporting Barack Obama! Now Ron and Henry are no surprise, but Andy is a stunner. I would’ve pegged him as a McCain guy – I’m so happy to be wrong. Enjoy the short walk down memory lane with Opie,

miscellaneous ramblings

Here’s a summary of what’s been going on in my life of late: Over the long weekend (a.k.a. Columbus Day weekend – or “Insanely Politically Incorrect Federal Holiday Weekend”) sprite and I went to New England for three things: a wedding, visiting family, and a bike ride. We got to see her best friend, Karen,

vanity will get you nowhere

Yesterday morning, as I rode my typical route to work, I was almost hit – and then yelled at in language that would make a sailor blush – by a fellow road user. I was on my usual commuter bike, riding around 20 mph in a 25 mph zone alone R Street, NW, when a

friday my:dc : multitasking

As the daylight hours wane here in DC, people come up with creative ways of multitasking. One of the biggest pickles is how to fit in outdoor sports with a full-time job. So this week, I tip my hat to the multitasking cyclist: riding laps at Hains Point with the racing crowd, all the while