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Books read in June. Favorites with astericks. Fabulous Small Jews by Joseph Epstein* The Golden Boys by Joseph Epstein Life Sentences by Joseph Epstein* Being There by Jerzi Kosinski Steps by Jerzi Kosinski The Ocean and the Stars: A Sea … Continue reading →

Terrific article in the 6/15/24 New York Times. …My last drink was on 12/31/23. On doctor’s advice. Memory issues. Alcohol speed the decline. Here’s a taste: About a year ago, a friend of mine started evading my invitations to grab … Continue reading →

At last night’s monthly the Oregon Track Club races, Don runs a 25:55.3 in the 4K. Details Sorta shabby, eh? Coming off six weeks of no running due to hamstring issue.

Books read in May. Favorites with astericks. Van Gogh: A Retrospective by Susan A. Stein Essential Van Gogh by J. Curtis and J. Smith The Socrates Express by Eric Weiner* Thrive: Finding Happiness The Blue Zone Way by Dan Buettner … Continue reading →

Books read in March and April. Favorites with astericks. Walden by Henry Thoreau* The Tao of Travel by Paul Theroux* Figures in a Landscape by Paul Theroux A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh Racing the Clock by Bernd Heinrich … Continue reading →

Jason Kelce races to a 45 minute 5K. Details. Retirement speech Touching, eh?

Books read in February. Five favorites with asterick. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford* Tuva or Bust:Richard Feynman’s Last Journey by Ralph Leighton A House Somewhere edited by Don George & Anthony Sattin Overrrated Underrated by Editors of American Heritage … Continue reading →

You could read 200 books each year. And a lot more.

Yesterday was the Couples Classic 5K. Results. Don’s 28:24.7 was first in age group. Friend Sean Hahn, 55, racing as usual in suit and tie, finished in 25:56.3. Don at the start in gray top and black pants. 

Books read in January. Five favorites with asterick. Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh How To Get To The Top by Jeferey J. Fox Over Seventy by P. G. Wodehouse Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung by Ajahn … Continue reading →