The scintillating excitement of a chicken show. FWIW, I did win the Blue Ribbon for my Rhode Island Reds at the North Carolina State Fair last year.

I did a thing this week that I will not divulge, but it saved jobs. I’m proud I am able to use my position for GOOD.

I ended up going to the gym after my tap and lyrical dance classes. Dancing for 1.5 hours limbered me up. Yesterday - 5 km (29:23) September 23rd to Date - 100 km Average 5k - 30:55

I’m being a “bad” boy today and skipping the gym for the first time in a month. Nineteen 5Ks since September 23rd has me a bit run down. Going to enjoy a cigar and go to dance class later tonight. I’ll make up today’s skip tomorrow.

Happy 50th birthday, Steve Heyn. Wherever you are.

ok who did this? ☹️

“It was the worst of times, it was the worsterer of times.” - 2025

Does this mean I can just say’ “Fuck it!” and not pay my mortgage, credit card, and other bills? Or do I need to continue being a responsible adult and manage our family budget using an Excel spreadsheet?

Today - 5 km (28:51) September 23rd to Date - 95 km Average 5k - 31:00

The symbolic destruction of America for all the world to see.

I went to the doctor yesterday for my 3 month diabetes checkup and my A1C is down to 6.3. Yay! On the flip side, I was diagnosed with a new comorbidity and started a new medication today. Boo! Won’t stop me from logging those 5ks.

Today - 5 km (28:20) September 23rd to Date - 90 km Average 5k - 31:07

Friday - 5 km (29:46) Yesterday - 5 km (28:50) September 23rd to Date - 85 km Average 5k - 31:17

I loved prepping meals so much last Sunday, I did it again this Sunday. I looked for deals and ending up spending only $66 for a family of five and this will last through Friday.

I am quite proud of my Alma Mater.

Back home from our local #NoKings event in small town #Louisburg #NorthCarolina. It felt good to not feel alone. Our numbers are far greater than the GOP controlled federal government wants you to believe. We were not afraid. No fear. No kings.

At the courthouse now. #NoKings

#NoKings #NorthCarolina

Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally. Print it. Put it in a frame. Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy. 

I’m burning part of my past tonight, honorably. Ashes to ashes. You can’t hurt me anymore.

Tomorrow feels like a good day to get arrested. It’s been 31 years.

My daughter and I are going and we’ve gotten three more people to come with us. #NoKings

I just learned my little local ‘burg in my ruby red county has a #NoKings protest tomorrow. This has made my day. NO KINGS!

Today - 5 km (29:43) September 23rd to Date - 75 km Average 5k - 31:33

Today - 5 km (29:30) September 23rd to Date - 70 km Average 5k - 31:41 I intentionally backed off having set my PR 23 hours earlier and I still came in under 30 minutes. Firmly in a groove right now. It won’t last forever.

And so tonight begins the annual two week western conference road trip for my #Canes. It’s because the NC State Fair uses all the available parking. It’s a brutal road trip, but often signifies the season the Canes will have. If they come home with half or more of the points, then we’re golden.

Today - 5 km (27:43) September 23rd to Date - 65 km Average 5k - 31:50 I beat my personal best tonight by 1 minute and 17 seconds. Unreal.

MY FAMILY IS HOME AFTER 16 NIGHTS AND MY WIFE BROUGHT ME 73 BEERS FROM THE SOUTHWEST. GOD BLESS THAT WOMAN.

My wife and kids return today from a 16 night trip to the Southwest. I loaded the fridge with a week’s worth of prepped meals.

Damn. That is 37.28 miles in 20 days. Twenty-five year old me would be jealous of near 50 year old me.

Yesterday - 5 km (29:00) YTD - 60 km (average 32:11)

Good news on the work front. I was officially approved for a four day per week telework agreement today. Finally. It only took three years.

Holy shit. I am circumcised and I’ve taken Tylenol. This explains so much.

Today - 5 km (29:43) YTD - 55 km (average 32:28)

Last mow of the calendar year. Hallelujah.

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. May I live long enough to see today’s immorality have its eventual collision with justice.

This needs more attention. I’m almost 50. I ran an average of a 9 minute 24 second mile today. This is huge.

Today - 5 km (29:09) YTD - 50 km (average 32:45) Thank you Rage Against the Machine!!

Yesterday - 5 km (33:01) YTD - 45 km (average 33:09)

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Those who came before you were not perfect. For good or bad, they laid the groundwork for you. What you do next is your choice.

I think my cousin has me beat on the outdoor smoker space. He calls his The Pit.

Quickly becoming one of my favorite places. The Swamp.

Yesterday - 5 km (31:15) Today - 5 km (30:53) YTD - 40 km (average 33:10)

Sunday shenanigans - Part 2 Hooked the water to my sink from a yard hydrant, to a hose, to pvc, to a shark bite, to copper. Installed my wastewater line, too. It works!!

Sunday shenanigans - Part One Framed my old family camping cabinet into a storage area/table meant for cooking and prep.

Saturday shenanigans. I also bought a shark bite so I can hook up my water. Tomorrow’s project.

Today’s shenanigans.

Yesterday - 5 km (33:37) YTD - 30 km (average 33:52)