Saturday, January 29, 2005

Random topics Squared #4


Brr...-11 F is cold. Cars don't like to start at that temperature, the snow squeaks, and it takes forever to dress for a run, but how can I complain about cold after thinking about Auschwitz.

I really would love to see a big turnout for Iraqi elections. And PLEASE no violence....How scary must it have been in the Empire State Building when the fire alarms went off? I saw the news and was instantly thrown back to 9AM on 9/11. And I was 6 hours away.

Things learned while shoveling:

  1. Slow and steady and pretty soon even the longest driveway is done.
  2. Looking ahead is not always a good idea
  3. Looking back at what you have done can be satisfying.

Washing my car when it was 7F out may not be the smartest thing I have ever done...The Village of Allegany shovels all of the sidewalks in the village. In Olean each occupant/owner shovels. Allegany's sidewalks are all satisfactory, but very few people clear their walks. In Olean the sidewalks have much more variability, with many quite clear. If I smarter I would suggest that this says something about why communism and socialism never work....

Terri Clark's "I Think the World Needs a Drink" is funny and maybe true. I think it is a remake. but maybe not as I could not find it online...have you ever considered how much time and money is spent on protecting one's assets? Keys, passwords, locks would all be unnecessary in my perfect world....I have not yet incorporated Vinegar into diet, but think I will to a degree. For example before having many sweets.

I finished Big Russ and Me. I started the Perfect Mile. Both are surprisingly good.

Pitchers and Catchers report in less than three weeks.

time to sleep

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