Tag Archives: running
just another day of bursting into flames
“Carl didn’t want to hear any of that, so we just rode in silence the rest of the way, the radio playing easy-listening music that made me want to slip into a hot bath and dream about killing everyone I … Continue reading
at least i’m enjoying the ride
A homeless guy is sitting on a picnic table at around the 1 mile point of the gumbo loop. He’s watching a group of frisbee golf players as they size up the course. They’re youngish, deadheads had they been born … Continue reading
we rolled right past that tragedy
No regrets, Coyote We just come from such different sets of circumstances. — the prophet joni — Mo and I are sitting in the car at the bird loop when it comes sauntering past. The local coyote. I suppose having … Continue reading
life is funny, part 386
“There ain’t no answer. There ain’t gonna be any answer. There never has been an answer. There’s your answer.” — Gertrude Stein — Running past a memorial service 18 times, I have a lot of questions. Who was Bob? What … Continue reading
mister pants, part 23
In the dark times will there also be singing? Yes, there also will be singing. About the dark times. — Bertolt Brecht Sunshine and disinfectant. It all sounded so simple. Mister Pants had read about Salazar’s advice with skepticism. The … Continue reading
just another morning conversation, part 78
Me: They want me to pay $200 for that race. Mo: I will put on a race for you for $150. Me: T-shirt? Mo: Included in entry fee. Me: I’m in. I think people get married partly because it’s more … Continue reading
the day i didn’t sign up for a race. a photo essay.
And that was the day I didn’t sign up for a race. The end.
