Category: N.O.S.
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Sad
So, M flew out of The Anus of Hell eaarly this morning, to go back to Iowa to attend her uncle’s funeral and see the family. So, I woke up at 0245. So, I’m a bit tired and loopy. So, beware. This is not exactly moderate in tone. Ergo, eating pizza and killing time on…
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A poem from a student
She left her water bottle in class, and had to buy it back with a haiku about squirrels and cheeseburgers. After lots of coaxing and encouragement over a couple hours, this was the result: Fuzzy rodents are cutcheeseburgers are the best foodseat them to gether Obvious grammar errors and silliness aside, I thought it was…
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Whoa!!!
Had a bit of a Keanu moment when I went to bed and found this little dude in the middle of my pillow. He sat very quietly while I got the camera, put the camera back, took him out onto the deck, and smashed him with a stick. Can’t have him spreading the word…. First…
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One more
Woke up, drank coffee, ate a bagel, went to work. Had a “surprise” lunch for Teacher Appreciation Day. Got an award from the students for being “the most sarcastic, funny, and strict.” And a fancy pen. Had mind-numbing meeting with our inarticulate and verbose QC director before said lunch. I think he takes his demotion…
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Race Face
It seems like an eternity since the Rim Ride, and the next six weeks are very packed indeed. KTR, KMC, then the Wahsatch SC on the 23rd. If I can harness my cycling fitness and build running specific muscle, I’ll be in good stead. Without getting injured. This afternoon was a good first step, my…
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The Debate
“This president has empowered Iran, he has empowered our enemies in Iraq, and he’s undermined our troops in the field. And we cannot support those policies.” –Jon Soltz I’m glad I stayed home last night, grading papers and watching The News Hour. The aforementioned quotation was the turning point in one of the most interesting…
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Useless crap
Started a new side feature, a selection of the better stuff I’ve got gathering dust in the corners of the closet at the moment. I’m not really inclined to ebay it, but if anyone would like, let me know and we’ll talk.
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The wonderfully concentric 30t Surly ring and Weirwolves have reappeared. Happy. I also had a bit of an educational experience along the way. Two fine things: Stella Artois (since 1366) and fat tires.
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Two adult choices
The first was yesterday, as noted. The second today, and was precipitated by a minor existential crisis on the trail. Everyone needs something to do in their life. Something to define it. I think it’s one of the formative moments of transitioning to adulthood, when you begin to discover those things in which you choose…
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Thoughts
“People complain that hip-hop stars use obscene lyrics and lewd music videos to demean women. Sometimes, so do even the most bourgeois women’s television shows.” –Alessandra Stanley My wheel has never made this noise, but interesting nonetheless (perhaps it’s just the mic).
Bedrock & Paradox 