Feels like the first time
I ran my first-ever 5K road race this weekend. I finished above the middle of the pack overall, and third in my gender/age group. I also clocked a better time than I’ve ever managed while training....
View ArticleThird time’s the charm
I’m happy to report that I ran a 5K in under 30 minutes for the first time yesterday. It was my third race, and a new personal best. Progress!
View ArticleMiss USA parody
Miss USA 2011 — Should Math Be Taught In Schools? And here is a link to the inspiration (although it’s not what I’d call ‘inspiring’) for the parody: Miss USA 2011 – Delegates Interview (Q2...
View ArticleIf you liked Vox…
I cut my blogging teeth on Vox, and one of it’s best features, in my opinion, was the ability to post items with different sharing/privacy levels. I’ve been trying out Google+ for the past few days and...
View ArticleThe season of giving
I was going to say now is the perfect time to give, but it’s always a good time to give.
View ArticleFavorite books and 2011 reading recap
I read 102 books in 2011. I gave a five-star rating to the following six books, presented in the order I read them. Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht...
View ArticleThe day the LOLcats died
“Why, why are laws a thing you can buy?” Kidding aside, make your voice heard. Call your representatives in Congress. Resources: List of all the Senators, their stance on PIPA, and how to contact...
View ArticleHistory lessons
I thought I’d share a couple of quick moral axioms gleaned from history books and biographies: If you’re a monarch or an autocrat or some type, it’s fine to take a lover, regardless of your marital...
View ArticleRemind me
Well, ladies, if we have to be reminded, we may as well be reminded in a fun way.
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