Florence is one of my favorite places on Earth. No doubt, this is because when I studied abroad there (4th year at JMU), I happened to have several lifelong friends along for the ride (that’s you Z, Mase, and Nels) and met another while there (that’s you Ray). I’d only been out of the country […]
Bells … Tolling and Otherwise Read More »
One benefit to waking up before midnight and being forced out of bed: coffee and the ability to cheat on the day’s step counter. Wait, that’s two benefits … anyway, yes, coffee and cheating. The coffee needs little explanation: it’s depressing to be really friggin’ tired but in too much “discomfort” to sleep, knowing you
Amps That Go to 11 & the Art of Pointing One’s Package Read More »
Disclaimer: this is a long one, but one near and dear to my heart … update on me at the end. The autumn winds are upon us … a pirate, blustering in from the sea, with a rollicking song, he sweeps along, swaggering boisterously. Uhhh, if you’re not familiar with NFL films, you probably have
A Football Story (Mostly) Read More »
Yesterday was a big day for me. One of the most profound of my life, in fact. November 6 has been floating out there, deep in the recesses of my mind, for the past year. Like a distant asteroid, whose projected trajectory might just have it crossing paths with earth in the future, it has
A Year of Good Living (the Art of Jackassetry) Read More »
Update: I crossed over the 1 month post-surgery mark this past weekend, and I guess I’d say I’m feeling pretty good – I’m off pain meds and been working, walking 2-4 miles at a time, doing some “fast” walks (I mean just walking fast, not the actual dorky speedwalking kinda fast walking), etc. etc.. I
A One-Way Ticket (with Flat Man-Boobs) Read More »
Tegan first … Still no actual medical updates as we had to reschedule her appointment this week due to my and Christie’s romantic getaway to NYC. But she’s getting around okay (dare I say improving, even) and is super psyched it’s Halloween weekend! As for me … Biopsy on Thursday went off without a hitch.
Time on My Mind (Clay in the Kiln) Read More »