Why Not

  When I was much younger, I spent several years making a living working as a contractor. I did roofing, general contracting, carpentry, and woodworking. During that time, I definitely met some interesting people. This one particular guy was a bit unusual. There were several interesting aspects of his character, but the one I think stands out the most was his tool belt. I know there’s nothing special about a contractor wearing a tool belt, but this guy made it unique. He was a self-proclaimed painter, and it’s possible the paint fumes were to blame for his odd obsession with his tool belt. In the time I worked with him, I don’t believe I ever saw him with his tool belt off. Of course, being a painter, his tool belt was one of the cheaper models—with the metal hammer loop—so as he walked, the steel hammer handle would jingle, similar to a cowbell you’d find on the milk cow back on the farm. Come lunchtime, if the crew decided to take a break at the diner or fast-food joint up t...

This morning was a slight rain, but cleared off to a cloudy day. Temperature was about about 38 degrees with 42 degrees expected for a high. Yesterdays workout: 3 miles on the treadmill walking with interment pushups   The end of last year I turned 67. I decided I needed to up the exercise beyond that 10,000 step routine, which rumor has it it was just a marketing ploy in the first place. I wasn't very happy to learn I had let myself lapse to the point I struggled to do a single pushup. Pretty pathetic for an old farm boy, turned construction worker, turned computer nerd. So I started a workout regiment. It doesn't have a strict workout routine. The routine is to do what I feel like doing that day. It might be walking 3 miles, it might be a walk/jog, it can be outside or treadmill, it might be lifting dumbbells in my basement. I do quit a few bodyweight exercises as well. The e-bike doesn't thrill me but I work it in from time to time. I've tried yoga, palates, tai-chi...

 It’s just a place to write. The topic of the day will vary depending on the day!  Today was an exercise recovery day, and it was cold (but not as cold as a week ago) and windy so it was 3 miles on the treadmill. More on that later. There is still a lot of snow in the yard, that can be expected for February. But today is the last day of February so it’s bound to get better.