Category Archives: sporty stuff

01
Mar, 2007

running

yesterday, i finally got to go for a run! the weather here has been less than conducive to running for a long time and i was too busy the week that it was nice weather (very frustrating!) and so i … Continue reading →

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28
Jan, 2007

ah, pond hockey

yesterday morning was the first day this year that i could get out on my ice skates on the local pond and hit a puck around with a stick (or, more accurately in my case, flail wildly at a puck … Continue reading →

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08
Jan, 2007

spinnin’

for a few months now, mr. happy stuff has been able to join a group of our friends each monday night for group spinning (riding stationary bikes or regular bicycles mounted on trainers) at a friend’s house. it began when … Continue reading →

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08
Jan, 2007

awesome weekend

we hosted a party at our place this weekend. several of our friends had (at other recent get-togethers) said things like, “oh, you have a pool table?” or “when are you getting that green carpet replaced?” both of which happened … Continue reading →

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27
Oct, 2006

things i saw on my run today

a tree with tiny orange leaves and black branches in front of a cream-colored house with a bright orange pumpkin on the steps that was the same color as the leaves a tiny mouse that scampered away from the edge … Continue reading →

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06
Oct, 2006

pool flip

so, when i was a kid and i said, “i’m going swimming” what i really meant was, “i’m going to put my swimsuit on, and get into a pool that is never deeper than i am tall and i’m going … Continue reading →

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11
Sep, 2006

inspirationally insane

yesterday morning, mr. h-s and i woke up early and biked over to the lake to watch the beginning of an ironman triathalon (2+ mile swim, 112 mile bike, marathon). we got there a little too late to actually see … Continue reading →

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06
Sep, 2006

mr. happy stuff calls a bike ride

last night i was feeling very sluggish. i knew (from experience during the year i trained for the aids ride) that going on a bike ride would probably make me feel more alive and definitely more virtuous and healthy, but … Continue reading →

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20
Aug, 2006

travelogue: weekend at the lake house

it’s amazing how many more interesting weekends this summer has contained now that i don’t work most saturdays. (i’ve also visited the farmer’s market less frequently, but i can make do) this past weekend, a friend generously opened up his … Continue reading →

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19
Jul, 2006

a buddha of my own

this morning, miracle of miracles, i was alert early enough that i had time to go for a run before work and before it got hot. this is really my favorite time to run, but i’ve been having trouble with … Continue reading →

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