Tag: Living
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Just a Typical, Tucson Bike Ride
Tucson had its first signs of fall today. Rather than topping out at 106 degrees, it was a balmy 103. The weather seemed ripe for a bike ride since my trusty steed had sat dormant due to the extreme heat. I also needed to mail in the rent check, so a stop by the post…
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My Trip to Costco
I took my first trip to Costco earlier this afternoon to purchase a membership. On the advice of a couple of friends, my wife was persuaded that the amount of groceries we purchase would easily make up for the price of joining over time. I’m not sure that it ever will, but that probably won’t keep…
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Thoughts on Blogging, and Time
Earlier this week my wife was twenty minutes late getting out of work. I took my typical 11 mile bike ride to reach her office by 4:30PM, only to swelter for twenty minutes in 106 degree heat. By the time she emerged from the cavernous enclave better known as Tucson Medical Center, the water in…
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Tucson’s Newest Cyclist
Years ago my wife Gwyn lived in an Amish commune where all forms of modern transportation were shunned. Alas, she never learned to ride a bicycle. I kid, I kid. Gwyn isn’t Amish. But it is true that for various reasons (viz. reasons I do not know) my Dear Wife never learned how to ride a…
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My Beta Fish Died Today
Our beta fish, Maestro, died this afternoon. He fell ill early last weekend. He started acting strangely, floating on his side during the day, lying down on his side during the night. Soon his behavior became much more erratic. Without warning, he would sprint to the top of his tank for air, and allow himself…
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