Thursday, October 15, 2009
Soul Long
My good friend Eileen passed away on Monday. I visited last week, but she was fast asleep, body winding down. I believe this was a blessing.
Tiny Men Arise!
One has come from Nepal to claim the title of World's Smallest Man. Who will stand up to him?
h/t: Daley Gator
h/t: Daley Gator
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Oscar the Likable Ogre
Good friend Dutch has a story up at Ex Cathedra: The Second Doctrine about a small town's acceptance of an ogre who only eats unlikeable children. (Starts on p.61.)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
So Long, Physical Therapy
This was my last day at therapy. Since July, I'd gotten to know the assistants: two of the girls enjoyed Vegas, the office gal was a former dancer, while the main therapist was a triathlete who competed regularly. He said my future lies in weight loss and reverse lunges. (Building up quads and glutes for future running.) Starting next week, I'll walk a mile 3x a week, going by feel. Perhaps in January, I'll venture running a mile or so.
Meanwhile, one of my short stories passed the first hurdle for a humor magazine. They're debating whether to include it in their upcoming December issue. That would be one down and nine to go on my sell-10-short stories-in-six-months plan. More info t/k when they say 'yes.'
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Chicago Marathon 2009
In 2007, the temperature was sultry. This year's Chicago Marathon saw the thermometer dip below 36 degrees with a stiff wind. Nevertheless, Kenyan Sammy Wanjiru set the course record at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 41 seconds. Nothing slows these guys down. A fast Russian chick won the women's marathon, with American Deena Kastor, back from a broken foot, finishing sixth.
I hope they all had fine Italian beef sandwiches and deep dish pizza.
I hope they all had fine Italian beef sandwiches and deep dish pizza.
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