Monthly Archives: September 2015

I knew around Thursday that my September blues had settled in, but I didn’t realize how strong of a grip they had on me until I noted how little I felt like keeping up with the blog. I’m back in … Continue reading →

Today, Thursday, was supposed to be my second run day of the trip, but after more than 10 miles walking yesterday, my dogs are barking. I took the day off. It looks like it might have been a good morning … Continue reading →

I did forget to mention one thing that I did yesterday: I went for my longest run ever. It was an accident. I mapped out my route on Tuesday night—my typical four miles—and rolled out of bed at 6:30. I pretty much … Continue reading →

John Mayer’s first album, Room for Squares, includes the song called “3 × 5.” In it, he talks about a person who lives life through pictures rather than actually getting out and experiencing it. By the end of the song, the narrator … Continue reading →

Well, we’ve arrived. The last leg of the journey today was pretty smooth sailing. Having eaten too much yesterday, I skipped what looked to be a very nice continental breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Mahwah, and we … Continue reading →

Lordy! Six a.m. comes early on Sunday morning. Mark and I are on the way to New England. Four days in Provincetown and two in Hudson New York visiting out friends, Wally and Yoshi. When we were planning this trip, … Continue reading →