Monthly Archives: June 2012
Things I wish I had said, Part 17
“My father used to say, ‘Well, Ann, maybe the best thing you’ll ever do, you haven’t even thought of yet.’ And as I think about this, maybe that time is now.” — Ann Curry
I’m almost certain I didn’t hallucinate this
I’m running the usual route at 1 p.m. It’s about 101, give or take a heat stroke. As I start down a little dirt trail, there’s a ball in my path. Odd. I look at the message on it. It … Continue reading
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I’m still alive
I started out yesterday on the neighborhood loop. It’s a quiet little mile of suburbia. Shade trees, quiet streets, pleasant running. And then there he was again. The pit bull was back. At least he was alone this time. But … Continue reading
Asics Fuji Racer vs. Starbucks Coffee Mug
The Asics Fuji Racers, the latest entry in the Great Trail Shoe Derby, arrived in the mail yesterday. Coincidentally, we picked up a new Starbucks mug in San Antonio over the weekend (thanks to our pal TO, who had given … Continue reading
Just another morning conversation, part 27
me: Why are we listening to bad country music? mo: Because we’re in Texas. me: Can we pretend we’re someplace where the music doesn’t suck? note to self: never listen to songs about pickup trucks before 11 a.m.
The morning after The Great Cheesecake Disaster of 2012
mo: Is that cheesecake on your toes? me: Um, yeah, I guess so. mo: Did you sleep with that on your toes, or did it get on them this morning? me: Which would get me in less trouble? mo: This … Continue reading
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