There was beans and rice and gumbo — sans the okra, so it wasn’t actually gumbo, but good nevertheless — and there were beads and king cake and some weird jello dessert on hand today.
People dressed up. Or at least put on masks.
I declined the king cake. I don’t like king cake. Came as a surprise to me, too. And I don’t think I’ve had jello as an adult. I’m saving up for a rainy day. I did have some fried okra on the side, however.
And then this evening I ran a 10K. I sprinted some. I can’t feel the lower half of my legs just now.
I built a training regimen that will surely be difficult to stick with in one way or another, but if I want to do triathlons this year I have to get in something approaching a reasonable condition. The good news is that I have the base stuff covered. The bad news is that, eventually, the Saturday “run nine miles” day will at some point become something closer to routine rather than a big deal.
I do not know what is happening.
Maybe I should wear a mask, so no one will see me in pain.
Things to read … the all-link edition! There is something for everyone, I’m sure. Enjoy!
American Adults: Internet as Essential as Cell Phones
Two-thirds of 18-34s use online radio
Why Apple chose Tumblr for its social media debut
Under Russian flag, Kalashnikov-armed checkpoints come to Ukraine
Gov. Robert Bentley joins other state leaders in calling for reversal of proposed National Guard cut
Which Alabama public officials bought Auburn football tickets in 2013?
Kristi’s advice for students pursuing a career in sports
1 in 10 Americans think HTML is an STD, study finds
Runners detour race to thank 95-year-old World War II veteran
And, finally, this newly released video from my friend Nathan Troost, whom I wrote about here last week. Terrific story, sharp storytelling. It is worth six minutes of your time.
HOPE+ Sisterhood from Lantern Vision on Vimeo.
Nathan says it is his calling. I’ve seen enough of his work to think he heard correctly. Check out more from Lantern Vision.
