If a woman runs a cancelled 5K during a pandemic, did it really happen? Running a 5K is no small challenge for me. I hate running. Every step of the way, I think to myself "Why am I doing this?" which is why I listen to podcasts or audiobooks during my training runs to take my … [Read more...]
Now More than Ever
I shared this with my work group last week because it's been running through my head non-stop. Most of my colleagues are much younger, so I suspect they've never been treated to JCM like this: I was shocked to see that this song debuted in 1992. (It should be noted that … [Read more...]
Quaranteenth Birthday
I hardly ever blog anymore. I thought quarantine would be a great time for me to return to it as a regular thing, but I've been working harder than ever at my day job. While the activity for work is similar to before—organizing marketing and communications—the overall effect on … [Read more...]
Better Than Measure V
UPDATE: Measure V did not pass, with a deficit of about 100 votes needed to win a supermajority of 55%. TL;DR: I am voting NO on Measure V. Of course I support repairs and upgrades for our school facilities and to help our kids, however, not the way Measure V is written. I … [Read more...]
Steeped Coffee Single-Serve Bags
As long as I have been alive, my mother has been an avid coffee drinker. I remember when instant coffee bags were invented - they're like tea bags, but with coffee in them, and they are supposed to taste better than instant coffee crystals that you just stir into hot water, … [Read more...]