Monthly Archives: August 2024
Swim V
First interval, 300 yards Second interval, 200 yards Every interval after that, 100 yards. Total yards: 1000 Time: ~30 minutes
Deadpool and Wolverine
Saw Deadpool & Wolverine today. I was really looking forward to this. Thought it would be good for some real laughs. But I have to say, it wasn’t as good as the first Deadpool. Maybe it’s because I’m tired these … Continue reading
Swim IV
First interval, 250 yards. Second interval, 150 yards. Every interval after that, 100 yards Total yards: 1000 yards Time: ~30 minutes On the other hand, on my first swim last week: First interval, 100 yards Every interval after that: 50 … Continue reading
I Cut a String
So I cut a string today. I have learned over my many decades that when I get badly out of shape, and then I try to get back into shape, it is hideously unhelpful to do things like get on … Continue reading
This American Experiment
I ran across this today, randomly, searching for something else. I like it. It resonates with me, given the state of not just America but also all of western civilization. Why Franklin, Washington and Lincoln considered American democracy an ‘experiment’ … Continue reading
Swimming II
I promise, I’m not going to blog every time I get some exercise. But I’m caught up in this Five Mile Swim Challenge in August thing. And you’re supposed to talk about it on Instagram or Facebook. But I’m not … Continue reading
Movies: Twisters
Went to see Twisters with Daughter #2 yesterday. It’s not something that I would ordinarily bother to see in the theaters but Daughter wanted to see it so I played along. I was entertained. The movie centers around storm chasers, … Continue reading
Swimming
Yeah, so, Chiropractor Brian yelled at me. Something about me not getting enough exercise (er, I mean, any exercise) and that’s why my back is all jacked up. Then he pointed out that the American Cancer Society has a challenge … Continue reading
The King of Elfland’s Daughter
I have banished most politics from my content consumption and that has left me with time for other things, such as reading. It’s been a while since I did much reading — most books are entirely too predictable for my … Continue reading