Monthly Archives: February 2011

Running with a birthday boy

Posted on February 28, 2011 by gary

Today’s the birthday of Brother the Younger. He’s a really cool guy. We don’t get to spend much time together. Life’s like that. But he’s always been there when I needed him. When we were kids, he launched a croquet … Continue reading →

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No, dang it. I said I wanted a WENDY day.

Posted on February 27, 2011 by gary

So just how windy was it today? Check out the flagpole at the Incarnate Word Academy. OK, maybe it would have been more impressive if they’d been flying a flag. But trust me. Plenty windy. Piranhas turned 900 today (oops. … Continue reading →

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A sign from God

Posted on February 27, 2011 by gary

Never again is what you swore the time before — No way was I going to be done with work in time for run. Then my boss, unaware of the GADZOOKS Challenge but noting how my head kept falling over … Continue reading →

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Mustkrat Love declared NOT to be the worst song ever

Posted on February 26, 2011 by gary

I believe apologies are in order. Here’s the proof. Another midnight run coming up tonight. Ick. Whose idea was this, anyhow?

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I don’t think Bernadette Peters was actually playing that trumpet

Posted on February 25, 2011 by gary

Totally trashed today. The first time I’ve worried about the 15-minute cutoff. And four walkers were taking up the entire track. And the sprinklers kept going off randomly, seemingly aiming for me. And Superstar had some 20-somethings out with soccer … Continue reading →

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