Trocket and Therapy (my bikes) are still hanging in the garage. It makes me sad to see them sitting idly just waiting in the wings. This may sound loony but I think they each have a personality; sorta like Simi (RIP) and Missy. Trocket is a tri bike and is white; she is like Simi. […]
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Snapathon pilot at the Diamondsback 5k #snapathon #dbacksrace
It was an exciting day today. We piloted #Snapathon at the Diamondbacks 5k in downtown Phoenix with about half-a-dozen volunteers taking pictures. All proceeds are going to charity (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). We issued a coupon code LLSPILOT20 for 20% off pictures and randomly took pictures before, during and after the race. The concept of […]
The Boston Marathon 2015 Medal
It was time to relax today. There’s some moisture in the air in Phoenix these days. It feels almost tropical with occasional showers and gentle breezes. Throughout the day, it rained off and on. In the afternoon, I went for an hour-long spin on the stationary bike at The Village. My quad muscles are pretty […]
Happy Birthday Simi – Rest In Peace Simi
14 years ago today, Simi was born. For thirteen-and-a-half years, she brought much joy and love to my life. She knew unconditional friendship and loyalty. She pranced and danced as a puppy, she barked and howled as an adolescent, she admired birds and took care of Missy as an adult, she became somewhat aloof and […]
Elizabeth is dropping out
The solar panel installation is complete now. There are a couple of finishing touches left and then we need to get permits from the City of Scottsdale, APS and of course our home-owners’ association. We are almost there! My friend Elizabeth had plans to run the Phoenix Marathon this Saturday to try and qualify for […]
4 months of sadness
It has been 4 months since Simi passed away. That was the saddest day of my life. Not a day goes by where I don’t think of her. Most times they are fond memories. It seems like just yesterday when she was a puppy in our old home on Burnside Trail. For the most part, […]
Didn’t get to run in the rain today
It rained today. It is expected to rain tomorrow too. It wasn’t quite chilly but the rain cooled the atmosphere down to make a perfect day for running. Unfortunately, I am scheduled to run tomorrow. I hope I get to run in a light drizzle. Today, I got on the spin bicycle at The Village […]
Spin instead of run
I was to run today but my back wouldn’t allow it. It hurts and I am forbidden from taking Advil (Ibuprofen). I actually attempted an easy jog for about 25 yards and felt pressure at the exact point where it hurts. I went to The Village and got on the spin bike instead for an […]
Let the holiday festivities begin
Naman is here. Amit is here. Dana is here. The Christmas festivities have begun! The next few days will be full of food and wine and gifts. Each year, I try to resist all three but it is pointless. I should just go with the flow and enjoy the holidays! This picture was taken while […]
Prepping for a 5k tomorrow
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. If you read about Thanksgiving on Wikipedia, it seems like a pretty hokey holiday to celebrate. There are plenty of groups (especially the Native Americans) who disagree with the tradition of Thanksgiving and even call it “Unthanksgiving Day.” For most Americans though, the significance of Thanksgiving centers around two things; eating turkey […]