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January 9, 2012 saturday morning.

We’ve been without television for a few days — thanks for that, Comcast — and have resorted to going through our DVD collection for entertainment in the interim. We’re well-equipped for this. For instance, on Saturday, Mrs. Crappy pulled out our boxed set of Looney Tunes classics and popped them on for a traditional Saturday-morning [...]

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November 9, 2011 7. twenty. no, really.

The nice British lady was right. When I got to the corner of Viruth Street and Benton Avenue this morning, she told me to start running. I would be running for the next twenty minutes, something I hadn’t done since I was in the Army more than 20 years ago. My legs felt a little [...]

November 8, 2011 6. twenty.

Couch to 5K tricked me in Sunday. It won’t get away with that again. I was expecting a series of five-minute runs, as had been the case the previous day. The first run felt long, but I didn’t look at the clock; that always feels like cheating to me. But when the nice British lady [...]

November 6, 2011 5. rested.

Yesterday was spectacular. Great party — with a fabulous breakfast prepared by Fred an Ethel. A game that was a lot better than it probably should have been. Donatos and more football for dinner. And what might be the best part (and certainly the reason for not posting Saturday)? Getting in bed early enough to [...]

November 4, 2011 4. father’s day.

We’re a day away from another home football game, and I have my regular football partner with me tomorrow. That wasn’t the case a week ago, but it worked out pretty well anyway. I’m always a little out of sorts when Mrs. Crappy can’t come to a game. She’s been my partner in Ohio Stadium [...]

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October 15, 2011 15. cake!

Wooooo, another birthday, even in the woods. Thanks to Em, the baker (as well as the photographer), and Mrs. Crappy, her co-conspirator.

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