Monthly Archives: August 2007

A View From The Other Side

Posted on August 30, 2007 by 21cm

A couple of weeks ago I was a volunteer at a local Tri for Fun. This is the same event where I manned the water station in mid June and that I competed in in mid-July. This time, the mid-August … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Good Thing I Got One of These

Posted on August 29, 2007 by 21cm

At the SF Marathon Saturn was passing out cowbells. Shiney red cowbells. Of course I took one and I’m glad I did because in the crazy ebb and flow of my life I have just decided to go to IM … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Public Eavesdropping

Posted on August 27, 2007 by 21cm

Public Eavesdropping is a regular feature in the San Francisco Chronicle. It’s always funny and sometimes hits very close to home. From 7/31 I know it’s an accomplishment, but right now I feel like crap.” Man to his family, overheard … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Because I Need to Say Something

Posted on August 26, 2007 by 21cm

First of all I completely forgot to mention that I met Bex a couple weeks ago. We had drinks and the most delicious Brie and pear quesedilla in the world. Oh how i love living in California with all this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Number Crunching 101

Posted on August 25, 2007 by 21cm

I woke up this morning ready to fill the tires on my bike to capacity, fill up the water bottles and head out for a group ride with my race club. I had to overcome a lot of fear and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bombs or Brilliance?

Posted on August 24, 2007 by 21cm

There is video clip on the NYT website that has Steve Levitt of Freakonomics talking about blogging. I’ve included the link for your viewing pleasure. Unfortunately I can’t figure out how to embed the clip. He basically says that there … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP 101

Posted on August 24, 2007 by 21cm

No – I don’t mean that this is an introductory lesson in how to let someone rest in peace or how to hold a funeral. There is a funeral in tri-land, though. The 101 series has announced that all remaining … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m Okay!

Posted on August 22, 2007 by 21cm

No – I’m not curled up in the fetal position with a pillow over my head. I’m fine – really. Thanks to everyone who wrote to check up on me and make sure I am okay. I’ve actually been ‘managing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m Okay!

Posted on August 22, 2007 by 21cm

No – I’m not curled up in the fetal position with a pillow over my head. I’m fine – really. Thanks to everyone who wrote to check up on me and make sure I am okay. I’ve actually been ‘managing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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BDIF

Posted on August 17, 2007 by 21cm

That stands for Big Deal, It’s Friday. Why don’t I care? Because the startup I was working for didn’t start up quite fast enough and another guy and I got laid off on Wednesday. Yes, it is a bummer but … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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