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This blog is my play area. I use it just to keep stuff sort of documented.

The Demon of Unrest; Erik Larson

The Demon of Unrest; Erik Larson

I give this book a 10 out of 10! It is a narrative of what happened from the time when Lincoln was elected in November 1860, to the following April when the Union forces surrendered Fort Sumter in the first battle of the Civil War. Fort Sumter is shown in this map, in...

Running in the dark

Running in the dark

  Dark evenings. Time to break out the reflective running vest, headlamp, and 4-pack of flashers.

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Track running

Track running

Road running is like a spiritual journey.  Track running is like mental mayhem.

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Don’t Always Blame Running

Don’t Always Blame Running

I have a tinge in my knee that comes and goes.  It starts soon in to my run, and can stay or get worse throughout the run.  When this knee pain befalls, I usually go through several weeks of modifying my gait and my shoes, until I find the right combination, and it...

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Why We Run

Why We Run

This is why we run. Go to the full post to use the link. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running

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Ironman Watch

Ironman Watch

I don't wear a Smartwatch.  I have an old Timex Ironman. Yup.  I like my old Ironman.

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Wear ID

Wear ID

It's a good thing to wear ID while you run.  You never know what might happen.  I prefer dog tags, which I wear always, so it's a "set it and forget it" solution.  They are available for cheap on line.

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 The Fascinating History of this Site

This Foray in to WordPress started on or about 11/26/2017. It’s ramblings about running, computers, and sometimes food.