Are wedding anniversaries like phantom limbs? You know, you can kind of still feel them even though they no longer actually exist. The remains of what was once there can create an almost physical twinge despite the fact that it is no longer present as anything but a memory. Two couples I know recently marked … Continue reading Ghost anniversaries
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Summer must end
I don't know about you, but there comes a point in life when I crave routine. July and August are luxuriously lacking in structure for me and the boys. Meals come at odd times and both nights and mornings are much later than usual. We seem to use a lot of gas - for the … Continue reading Summer must end
Observations from my couch
I slept on my couch last night for the first time. Of course, I've dozed off there before, but this time it was intentional. It was a warm, humid night and I wanted to be in the back of my house to avoid hearing the garbage trucks in the early morning. It had been … Continue reading Observations from my couch
Crazy, perfect diamond
Random thoughts on a rainy Sunday - Highway driving makes me insane. There are three behaviors that I do not understand - driving in the left lane if you're not passing, not turning your lights completely on during the rain and using your brakes repeatedly. Insane, I tell you! Last night's run was perfect. Of … Continue reading Crazy, perfect diamond
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death
The title of this post kind of sums up how I felt after a recent run. I had a stitch in my side that wouldn't quit and I was forced to slow to a walk more than once over the course of 5 miles. I didn't feel particularly strong and I wondered if I had … Continue reading Shorter of breath and one day closer to death
Don’t be afraid to care
Care: (verb) Feel concern or interest; attach importance to something. I spent a day recently doing my best Holden Caulfield impersonation. You know, basically getting lost and visiting some of my favorite NYC haunts, like Macy's and the West Village. I also went to a couple of restaurants with bars that offer … Continue reading Don’t be afraid to care