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Back in the day.
(I love it when people start stories with that phrase.  Back in the day.  It sounds folksy, yet demonstrates the history attached.  It wasn’t too long ago — say, within the last 70 years or so — but long enough to go that it was in the day.  There’s a charm to [...]

They say school gets in the way of one’s social life; and that’s completely true.  But with Thanksgiving Break in front of me this week, I am recommitting myself to blogging on a regular basis once again.  Stay tuned.

You’re not Chicago, not L.A.  You’re not London, New York or Paris.  You’re not even Minneapolis, Boston or Seattle.On a hot, sticky summer’s day, the air is a mix of sewage and dead, rotting fish.  The winter brings with it snow that would bury entire civilizations under its mass.Parking’s rotten, mass transit is non-existent, and [...]

This quote should start us off nicely:
“Animals are attracted to certain animals,” Scott said. “When looking to mate two animals, it is important that their energy is compatible. This isn’t an arranged marriage, we can’t force them together.”
Now you might think a story with the headline, “More dogs are saying ‘Fi-Do’ to pet weddings” might [...]

If you haven’t heard of Justin Nozuka, get on iTunes and buy his album “Holly” pronto. He’s still just a kid — 19 — but his natural talent can’t be matched. This song appears to be online only (maybe a forthcoming release?), but an equally-powerful, similar song of his is “Save Him.” [...]

Oh, that’s supposed to be west. Got it. Well I didn’t primarily go west or north today — my normal walking habits. Today I went south.
Side note: if you haven’t yet discovered Kate Nash or Yael Naim, download both artists on iTunes immediately.
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So that’s officially 10 pounds in two weeks. I’m feeling better, though I still have a ways to go. But I’m not burned out yet — so I’ll keep going! Depending on the weather, I’m probably going to add the bike riding to/from work next week.
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I don’t know what day I’m up to. And my lack of posting hasn’t been a lack of walking (well, mostly), its been a lack of new or unique routes. Since the snow came, getting around without running into a big pile has been a little difficult.
If you haven’t shoveled the sidewalk in [...]

Oh, the memories!
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