Continuing on the theme of reveling in the ordinary things \u2013 it\u2019s 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\u2019ve read the paper \u2013 caught up on email (INBOX 0, people) \u2013 and now I\u2019m waiting for a bit of a workout with old friends at the karate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve been feeling strong lately. Historically, this means that I\u2019m going to overexert and injure myself. Therefore, I\u2019m trying something a little different: I craigslisted up a weight bench in the basement, and I\u2019m 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 \u201cstrong,\u201d and not continue through the regular cycle into \u201cpissed off and recuperating\u201d 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\u2019s markets are gasping their last before winter descends. I\u2019m stocking up on beets, potatoes, onions, and so on. The hot peppers are perfect \u2013 and may be made into a hot sauce before the weekend is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Short form: I like this place \u2013 I should spend more time here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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