Sunday, April 6, 2014

Race Report: Autism Speaks U 5k Run/3k Walk

Erin, Vera, and I participated in the PSU Autism Speaks event yesterday.  I had not run in a long time (except a slow 2 miler with the dog through the new property a couple days ago).  I was able to pull off a 3rd place finish in an admittedly not-very-competitive race.  My time was 19:25.  This was a nice way to finish at the last race of my 25-29 age group career.

Vera did great.  She managed not to trip anyone (she did the walk with Erin) and she got a few things marked off her socialization checklist.  For instance, she met a baby in a stroller and she was around some people in uniform, and she saw a police car with flashing lights and a siren blast.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Lightning-quick updates

1. It's snowing right now outside my window.  Big snow flakes!

2. Last Thursday, I managed to lose my Salamanca key chain (la rana de la suerte) that I've had since I went to Salamanca in 2004.  Within hours, I also lost my silver dollar that I've had since...when was it...1998?  Maybe one or both will turn up, but I don't think so.  It's weird that they both went so soon to each other.

3. I'm moving.  Maybe you should ask for my new address if you care to send me anything.