When I heard that news yesterday that Greek President George Papandreou had announced that there would be a nationwide referendum on the austerity measures required by the European bailout plan I was instantly pissed off at him. What right does the Greek government have to sink the European economy? Then I got to thinking a …
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Success!
We had a great time at the Marine Corps Marathon. Lots of fun was had, including having icy sleety snow coating our bodies on Saturday (when it wasn’t raining), however race day was good weather. It started a bit chilly buy warmed up. Alas, I’ll be posting yet another “Open Letter to [insert agency here]” …
Scouting DC
This weekend we are in Washington DC for the Marine Corps Marathon. Today we are off to the race expo, to breakfast with a relative, and to wander the city. Pre-race activities in tourist areas are always an exercise in moderation. You want to enjoy the trip you’ve made out if town, but you don’t …
Monster Deadbolt; Must be Zombies
Waffle House in Jonesville, NC seems to have a concern about people getting into the men’s room.
Not my Best
I was quoted in the Chattanooga Times Free Press today. “They will do everyone a lot of good, but we’ve put them on the long-term list, because until Tennessee and Catoosa County get involved, it’s not going to do a lot of good,” Ruhsam said. That has got to be one of the more clunky …
Death of Groupon
I was reading the NY Times article this morning about Groupon, and some commentary entitled Who gets hurt if Groupon Collapses and I realized these articles and commentaries were solidifying an opinion that I’ve nursed in my breast since the start of the whole online-coupon service. I have irrationally felt that this was never a …
The Medal
Alas, I found yesterday that my RFID bib tag did not record my race time. At least, I’m not listed in the results. However, I have s medal, and my watch time (5:24:33) so I’m happy.
Test 2
Here’s a test post from my android. Have a cat.
Test Posting with Image
This is a test of posting to my blog by email, with an image attachment.
Student Loans: Done
Last week I ran a marathon. This week I’m done with student loans. What shall I do next week?