Let's get started with an update to Juancho's Not Recommended Reading List- I got ambushed byTen Little Indians by Sherman Alexie, the noted Indigenous American author. I have a friend in Alaska who works with the tribes under the Indian Child Welfare Act, and his stories of life on the res got me curious to learn more. Now that I have finished this little book of 10 short stories I can't tell if I am more inspired than ever to write fiction, or if I am positive that I will never bother trying. This book is amazing, and it goes to the top of my not recommended reading list.
Miami was hell, so I guess we get what we expect. Getting from the tarmac to the airport exit was like having to navigate blindfolded through the airport with periodic stops to solve a Rubik's Cube and hand out $20 bills. Once you accomplish this series of challenges, congratulations, you are in Miami.
This morning we are loading up for a weekend run to Birmingham, AL and for me that means Oak Mountain, one of the finest mountain bike trails in the country. It never fails to tear me down to a smoldering nub. While M is preparing a young bride's hair for her wedding day, I will be riding through the trees, a 41 year-old man in tights, and sweating like Rod Blagojevich.
3 comments:
Your description of Miami matches my sentiments, exactly.
I'm quite envious of your trip to Oak Mountain. Clean Blood Rock once for me.
It's easy if you have enough speed right?
Sounds like you two might be having a fine little weekend. Bike for you and work for Melissa - both happy! :)
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