My English 275 class has moved on to poetry. At first, I was like, ugh, poetry, spare me. Then we…
Continue ReadingThe 5 Stages of Cold Weather Bike Commuting
Stage 1: PreparationYou’re smart. You know that layers are the way to go here. Normal pants and shoes will do…
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On Sunday, I turned 31 years old. I think I’m supposed to be saying that I’m 29 still, for at…
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When I read Seanan Mcguire’s livejournal entry on being cred checked at the San Diego Comic Con, I was reminded…
Continue ReadingThe Long Break-up with ITBS
I started running in 2009. I didn’t know how to run, and I wasn’t very good at it, but I…
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If “there” is the place where rejections are occasionally replaced by acceptances, then I’m not there yet. I’m not pursuing…
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I’m taking a literature class this semester, Methods of Literary Study. In it, students are to learn various types of…
Continue ReadingThe Off Season
Over the summer I practiced writing. I set word count goals and met them. I finished drafting a novel, which…
Continue ReadingThe Off Season Begins
For this year, our backpacking season ended with my solo hike over Labor day. We might be driving out to…
Continue ReadingNew Hiking Blog
I’ve moved my entries about hiking to a different blog, jmbhiking.blogspot.com. To check out the latest entry about my solo…
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