Continuing on the theme of reveling in the ordinary things – it’s a truly glorious day. I played a bit of hooky and hopped a train to Providence this afternoon. Usually I drive, but it struck me as a nice day for a train ride. So I’ve read the paper – caught up on email (INBOX 0, people) – and now I’m waiting for a bit of a workout with old friends at the karate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve been feeling strong lately. Historically, this means that I’m going to overexert and injure myself. Therefore, I’m trying something a little different: I craigslisted up a weight bench in the basement, and I’m mixing in cardio conditioning twice a week. Perhaps I can merely get strong without becoming unbalanced and brittle again. That would be neat. I would like to hold on to “strong,” and not continue through the regular cycle into “pissed off and recuperating” again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lot of history in the air today. The weather is filled with perfect back-to-school crispness. The mornings are dewey and chilly and demand a sweater, but the afternoon sun makes that same sweater too hot and sweaty. It feels like a good time to start projects. To re-commit to long term efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The farmer’s markets are gasping their last before winter descends. I’m stocking up on beets, potatoes, onions, and so on. The hot peppers are perfect – and may be made into a hot sauce before the weekend is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Short form: I like this place – I should spend more time here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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