Monthly Archives: November 2008

Ironman Arizona

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Al

“You’re doing really great!” Cheryl hollered at me. She was running along under the Mill Avenue Bridge, as I turned out of the aide station, heading east for the last loop around Tempe Town Lake. I’d been seeing her at … Continue reading →

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Why Phoenix

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Al

Last night, I stepped outside my motel room here in Tempe, AZ, hoping to see if any clouds had seeped in from wherever clouds are created. Because it certainly isn’t here. This may be the driest place that 4 million … Continue reading →

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Tuba Man

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Al

The Tuba Man died last month. More honored in death than life, he got front page stories (local section) in the Times and P-I, as well as a national tribute from the NY Times. 1500 people showed up next to … Continue reading →

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Forty Years

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Al

FORTY YEARS This whole year has been periodically emotionally charged for me, as I’m sure it has for many others of my generation. 1968 was a remarkable time. The more I look back at it, the more I come to … Continue reading →

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