squats

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I did some exercises at the equipment that is near our building—right beside a small soccer pitch that is full every weekend with enthusiasts—even in the cold.  I found an exercise machine that stresses the user’s quadriceps.  It’s basically a large piece of metal lying on the ground that people can simply pick up.  I did this several times and now one quad is hurting.

second of the day

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This was my second run of the day.  Ira and I ran to the outdoor market and through a nearby cemetery.  The snow was significant.

Pig bung is delicious

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Pig bung could pass for deep-fried squid.  When I worked at the pork packing plant in Storm Lake, I was the first person, the primary player, the big kahuna in the Chits Department. Pig stomach and intestines come down form the kill floor to me on a slide.

Dad sure learned a lot

I heard this story on NPR today.  The young guy is the 7th of 7 kids and he's about 40 years younger than his dad.  He said he didn't like his dad when he was younger.  When the kid went to college was when his dad got really smart.  It seems unbelievable now, but I can remember a time when I didn't like MY dad.  I guess that is what I have to look forward to.  I hope I can endure the pain.

Here is the story:

Russian winter wonderland

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I did one set of pull-ups today because I thought it would help me get finished faster.  Then I realized that pull-ups don’t take much time, I think it is a psychological issue.  It is truly amazing how LONG one-minute seems when you are running as fast as you can.

Moscow is how far north?!?

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It’s pretty cold again.  Again I see the fact that I run like crazy in the cold.  Under 1:05 is easy except when the pavement is full of ice.

I looked at the website:  http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=166&month=3&year=2013&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1

I LV TOFU

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Today, I listened to Wait,Wait Don’t Tell Me while I made breakfast.  It was compilation of bits that involved eating.  I heard most of the stuff before including an interview with one guest I had never heard of before, and haven’t since:  Paula Dean