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Why I Always Root for Duke: A Six Sentence Story
On weekdays, I used to set my alarm for the last minute, do my bathroom stuff, get dressed, glance at the morning paper, and then walk briskly to the bus stop. Way back in the 90s, when I worked in a warehouse filled with men who loved basketball every March, I would have to listen… Read more
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The World’s Most Expensive Yoga Mat
I have written many posts about my bumpy yoga journey. A few have been on yoga mats: Are Yoga Mats Really Necessary?, My New Folding Mat From Hell, and a reposting of someone else’s post: Very Funny Yoga Mat for Sale Ad on Craigslist, but I have never really made a serious investment in a… Read more
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Getting Up & Down: A Six Sentence Story
The ground seems farther away these days. No, I haven’t suddenly become tall; I am still the same five feet six inches shorty I was in high school. It’s a perspective thing now that I am 68, continuing my losing (or is it gaining?) battle with obesity and stiffness. The best example is in my… Read more
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The Best Books I Read in 2025
It’s January, time to review the books I read last year. Most years, I never get around to this, but this time around, I thought it might prime the writing pump, so to speak. I haven’t so far, but hopefully I’ll get inspired soon. This time around on the “Best Books I Read” semi-annual post,… Read more
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