Author Archives: Don McLean

NYT links. The story on daily drinking alcohol is especially interesting. I gave up alcohol on 12/31/18. Wisdom in Your Pocket. Regardless your religion, or lack thereof, Seneca and Cicero are terrific, easy to read. You can put them on … Continue reading →

From Florence, OR Nike Oregon Project athletes working with coach Pete Julian will stay together Max Scherzer update

Max Scherzer was the winning pitcher in last night’s game one of the World Series. To beat Scherzer you have to triumph over not just his stuff and his deception but also his will. When the Nationals are home, you … Continue reading →

Just saw Chimes at Midnight. …Again after 52 years. Orson Welles said it was his best. Eminent scholar Harold Bloom (who died six days ago), said, in Falstaff: Give Me Life, he loved it. Super carbs. No hype. Safe. Cheap. … Continue reading →

Reefer Sadness

NYT: Five Reasons the Diet Soda Myth Won’t Die. …Reason 3. Scientists need to publish to keep their jobs. …The money for that comes from outside interests AND the federal government, i.e., thee and me.

Michael Joyner video (10:47): How Eliud Kipchoge Pulled Off His Epic, Sub-2-Hour Marathon

Slow walkers die sooner

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OTC #8 5K results. Best race for Don in 2019. Reluctantly, some credit to the new shoes, Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2.