Monthly Archives: August 2006

As a rule, I try to avoid walking in parks in the dark. But tonight, after running errands and having a visitor in the early evening, it was 7:50, and I still had not left. I planned to do 4 … Continue reading →

How many years have I worked on computers? Over 23. When did I first learn that you need to save your work?Oh, about 23 years ago. When did I learn that you need to backup files?Oh, about 23 years ago. … Continue reading →

Today was the Columbus Half Marathon. (Not to be confused with the half marathon option during the Columbus Marathon in October.) Though not trained for it, I went anyway. I told the race director I would help promote it, which … Continue reading →

Foods I cannot live without:1) Trader Joe’s “A Fig Walked into a Bar” breakfast bars.2) Chips and salsa – any salsa.3) Cheese. 4) Peanut butter. (Especially on mornings before a long training walk.)5) Good dark chocolate.6) Coffee.7) Hot dogs – … Continue reading →

This is totally unrelated to walking, but I have to say something. My daughter wanted an Apple Powerbook. Through her school she could get a great deal online, but I was not sure what she would need. We took a … Continue reading →

Trying to fit walking in can be tough. I’m training for the Columbus Marathon Half using the training program put together by the Buckeye Striders. (Actually, the members took a couple training programs and revised them to the club’s needs.) … Continue reading →

Fall always causes minor depression for me. It starts when I first notice the mornings getting a little darker and school starting, then any minor frustration or stress adds to it. For many reasons, this year it started a little … Continue reading →

Since I first posted regarding Steve Vaught and the negative responses some people had to the article and photos, I have been receiving many unsolicited positive comments. Several people said it was the best article I had written. I was … Continue reading →

I just got back from two days in Athens, OH for my daughter’s college orientation. Enough said. (40)