Monthly Archives: August 2008

Hall Passes

Posted on August 30, 2008 by 21cm

First of all I need a hall pass for inconsistency. I missed Monday, Monday AND Hump Day Miscellany. I blame the election! Or maybe just a lack of inspiration. Here’s another hall pass question. If you only had 1 hall … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 10 Comments

Book Review – Mama, PhD.

Posted on August 27, 2008 by 21cm

I occasionally have the pleasure of providing a book review for Mother Talk and the release of Mama, PhD edited by Elrena Evans and Caroline Grant has been one such occasion. Most of the books on the Mother Talk tour … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hump Day Miscellany – Hairy Ladies, etc.

Posted on August 20, 2008 by 21cm

1). I really wish Phelps and Cavic had tied. Phelps would have gotten his 8 gold medals and Cavic would have gotten one, too. 2). I really wish Torres and Stefan had tied. See above. As it is we got … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Dingoes, Hump Day | 20 Comments

Monday Monday – Victory Laps

Posted on August 18, 2008 by 21cm

If you’ve been watching Olympic track and field you’ve seen the victory laps. The flag held streaming behind like a Superhero cape, the big smile, the glow of victory. I had a victory of my own this past week. This … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hump Day Miscellany – Olympics 2008

Posted on August 13, 2008 by 21cm

It’s Hump Day Miscellany time and of course I have my own Olympic tidbits to share. I’ve mostly focused on the swimming for obvious reasons. 1). If you are having stroke issues try watching this all underwater version of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, Hump Day | 10 Comments

Monday Monday – Friends

Posted on August 11, 2008 by 21cm

I had a very fine weekend in which I had a great run on Saturday (6 miles at 9:43/mile avg) and a lovely ride with my FMRC friends up Mt. Diablo. I did well. I’d like to thank my mojo … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Full Vineman – The Pictorial Version (Finally!)

Posted on August 7, 2008 by 21cm

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That’s Just Mean

Posted on August 4, 2008 by 21cm

Mother Nature can be such a beeyotch and a prankster. Again – HUGE congratulations to Pirate, Baboo, Jen, Andy and to Misty who gutted out that run just because she could and she wanted to get her money’s worth out … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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That’s Just Mean

Posted on August 4, 2008 by 21cm

Mother Nature can be such a beeyotch and a prankster. Again – HUGE congratulations to Pirate, Baboo, Jen, Andy and to Misty who gutted out that run just because she could and she wanted to get her money’s worth out … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Vineman Giveth, The Vineman Taketh Away

Posted on August 3, 2008 by 21cm

Vineman, dear Vineman – why you gotta be like that?
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Posted in Accolades, Inspiration, Ironman, Racing, triathlon | 6 Comments