retiring with dignity
Thank you, André Agassi, for showing us over two decades of remarkable tennis skills. For showing us that it’s possible…
unwarranted credit
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) just claimed on Face The Nation that U.S. voters should vote for Republicans because BushCo “has…
winter skiing plans shaping up
After last winter’s paltry skiing season, I’ve taken measures to ensure that I can ski more this winter: First salvo:…
workout log: 31 august 2006
Activity: road cycling Location: Dupont Circle > Hains Point Distance: 19.2 miles (flat) Duration: 1:03 Weather: overcast and blustery, 73…
thirteen years ago….
Before August wraps up, I guess I should note the thirteenth anniversary of my arrival on the east coast of…
quick review: “modern times” by bob dylan
Bob Dylan is one of the few people in popular music who honestly deserves the label of legend. Bob blew…
workout log: 27 august 2006
Activity: road cycling Location: Dupont Circle > White Flint, MD Distance: 29.3 miles (slightly hilly) Duration: 1:32 Weather: overcast and…
workout log: 25 august 2006
Activity: road cycling Location: Georgetown University > Potomac/Avenel, MD Distance: 29.7 miles (moderately hilly) Duration: 1:33 Weather: warm, sunny and…
it’s been more than a year
It’s been more than a year – that, plus nine days – since my shoulder dislocation. Wow. All that time,…
workout log: 22 august 2006
Activity: road cycling Location: Dupont Circle > Potomac/Avenel, MD Distance: 31.8 miles (moderately hilly) Duration: 1:39 Weather: warm and clear,…