One of my purchases from the early days of the pandemic was a package of ladies’ handkerchiefs. This was in the days of empty toilet tissue shelves. This was also spring, the time of endless Kleenex for the sneezy, nose-tickling days of pollen season. I could never find a satisfying solution with paper tissues: who … Continue reading Handkerchiefs
Where I grew up, winters are mild. Schools, restaurants, and workplaces are not outfitted to accommodate the shedding of winter clothes. Because of this, I don’t think I was alone in my tendency to underdress for the weather: it made more sense to suffer a few minutes of cold to make the dash from the … Continue reading Dressing for the weather
The time of year has come when I heat my mug with boiling water before I pour my coffee in. My coffee stays warm longer that way. We’ve had fires in the fireplace the last two nights, and I had to add another layer of clothes during the day yesterday to keep from shivering at … Continue reading Running in the cold
I’m glad I skipped my morning workout. The mountains and sky are beautiful in their October colors. Much better than our dark basement. Continue reading Mid-morning run
Solo but with others is kind the story of my life right now. As an employee of a distributed company, with teammates all over the world, I am physically alone in my home office, but am mentally together with people all day long. I chatter online at with customers from around the world and with … Continue reading I ran a 5k solo, but with others
I ran outside again today. The air was brisk and was perfect for running. September is almost here. Continue reading Outside again
Butterfly Mind 