This weekend, our unflappable black lab, Cody, passed away. He was nearly 12 and the best dog anyone could hope for—always smiling no matter what. He had a lot to teach about registering the simple joys in life.
These are some big paws to fill. Today, my folks are bringing home Jackson, who comes from the same litter as our new puppy Summer. As the saying goes, grief has been (somewhat) replaced with chaos…
Jack!
Cody and Summer
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I have a piece in Slate this week about the state of marathon running.
“Today, the great majority of marathon runners set out simply to finish. That sets the bar so low that everyone comes out a winner. Big-city marathons these days feel more like circuses than races, with runners of variable skill levels—some outfitted in wacky costumes—crawling toward the finish line. The marathon has transformed from an elite athletic contest to something closer to sky diving or visiting the Grand Canyon. When a newbie marathoner crosses the finish line, he’s less likely to check his time than to shout, “Only 33 more things to do before I die!””
Some readers labeled me an elitist snob. You decide.
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My foray into the blogosphere stalled with Apple’s web software, which is designed for an 8 year old, and is about as sophisticated as one, too. I’ve since upgraded to WordPress. Hopefully this go-around will work better…
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