Great book and very, very cleaver - A Dirty Job, by Christopher Moore
and Movie - Little Miss Sunshine. Totally surprised me, very good. Abigail Breslin is wonderful.
Today’s 5.66 miles was really, really crappy. What can I say? I got a pattern going on here. And it wasn’t my ankle, my calves cramped up so I walked a lot towards the end, but I finished. I think I’m going to write a book How to Run a Marathon in only 100 Days: And take Five Full Tortuous Hours to Do It! I plan on it being a bestseller and making millions.
I realize that posting mastheads with shoes in them every month is just asking for trouble, but the only reason shoes are in existence is because feet are disgusting and require a certain amount of ornamentation.
Okay now, back to your regularly scheduled program.
2004 Sebastiani Merlot, Sonoma
I’m not a huge merlot fan, but this one is great. The flavor is cherry-intense, and the finish is nice and smooth. I’ve considered buying a case. 91 points. $15.99
2005 Monte Volpe Primo Rosso, California, North Coast, Redwood Valley
A blend of Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Carignane, Negromaro, & Nebbiolo. Started out as cheap imitation wine, with a strong bite, but it did improve considerably and I grew to appreciate the unique flavor. 83 points. $10.00
Masi Brolo Di Campofiorin 2004, Valpolicella, Italy
Masi in 1964, the result of an intuitive experiment, created Campofiorin. It is a classic “supervenetian red” - whatever that means. It’s fruity and has a nutty aftertaste. 85 points. $22.50
I really need a new Garmina. Mine is dying a slow and painful death. I ran what I think was 5.66 miles today, but I have no clue how slow it was. Still, Sue and Paul put me at 5.66, which – if you are paying attention Coach David – is .66 miles over my schedule so far this week. It’s not often I’m an over-doer, so I must point these things out so they are not to be missed.
My good friend Rachel and her family came to visit yesterday and we had a wonderful visit swimming and catching up and talking about old times. Rachel and her family have been traveling the country in their RV this summer and finally made their way to the Big D. Rachel and I have been friends since Junior High and even though we only see each other every few years, she’s one of those friends you don’t have to talk to every day to know you’ll be friends for the rest of your life.
Meet the rest of the family. This is Thomas. He does kung fu, yoga, and soccer, swims professionally, plays video games, is not afraid of small dogs, hates broccoli, has a cat, and likes to wear his pants up high. How do I know all these things? Well, because Thomas can’t keep his mouth shut. He’s a boy after my own heart. I like Thomas; we’re getting married when he turns seven.
This is David, he is the sweetest and cutest three-year-old you’ll ever meet. I think he wore this snorkel almost the entire time he was at our house. And God love him, the boy can hold his beer better than Michael. Just kidding. You know Michael is a wine man.
This is James, he’s Irish just like Rachel, and I couldn’t of picked a better husband for her even if I tried. Sorry James, no gratuitous breast photos today, I’ve got a family site going on here.
You can view more family friendly photos here.
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