Category Archives: US

Usually posts that originate from my country of origin

Bass Ackwards

I arrived at the airport an hour early but, alas, my flight was canceled. After waiting in line for several other to rebook, my turn arrived. I was then informed that I was rebooked for the earlier flight but unable to be notified because I didn’t book the ticket and there was no [...]

Live music (that I particularly like)

Last night, I went off with my good friend to the Shawn Colvin/John Hiatt concert at the Interlochen Arts Academy. The venue, Kresge Auditorium is much like a covered bandshell and a great place to catch a show. Al and I went primarily to see John Hiatt, a great songwriter. I bet [...]

Nothing special

I’m back in northern Michigan and working toward getting all my medical appointments finished. Tomorrow, I’ll get my TB test read; there isn’t an abduration showing, so I think I’m good;) Too many things going on this weekend: my brother’s belated wedding reception, the annual “Shoe” — a horseshoe toss competition held by [...]

Messing Around

I survived the train from Denver to Ann Arbor. I actually had to run from the late Denver-Chicago train to the Chicago-Ann Arbor train which made all the contact I made with my Chicago friends a moot point. I will never learn.
The sun is beaming well here and I’m having a fun time [...]

Transit

Well, I’m now in Boulder. Last night, I came with one of the friends I was staying with earlier for the Stroke & Stride. It’s a little swim and run at the Boulder reservoir. I finished the 750m swim in 19:33 and the 5k run in 26:47. Transition time: 1:32. [...]