Monthly Archives: December 2011

Hell on Wheels

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Al

I’d give this 4/5 stars: Not Deadwood, but a far sight better than most westerns on film or TV these days. Continue reading →

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The Art of Fielding

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Al

The journey, not the resolution, is what gives this book its depth. Clever plotting, respect for his characters, their background and future, and a robust sense of place – an inland seashore – are what make this make well worth attention to all of its 520 pages. Continue reading →

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Training to Run a Successful Ironman Marathon

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Al

How does one learn how to do that, to execute an Ironman marathon at a steady pace, to Not Slow Down? Continue reading →

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Injured Reserve

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Al

Well, it’s not really that bad. I’m just taking a sabbatical from running for … a while. Continue reading →

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The Call

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Al

As summer bleeds into fall, the prosaic calls, and the vet’s musings as he responds, quickly sketch the character of this quirky rural community. Dorothy has a sheep, Alice, who lives in the house and goes everywhere with her. Continue reading →

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