I had dinner with a very old friend of mine. I hadn't seen him for 8 years... He looks really well. It was awesome seeing him. One of those moments where the intervening years simply disappeared. He's probably the person who's the closest to being *like* me, that I know.

I'm back! With lots of stories to tell! But first I need to unpack and sleep. Just quick notes:

bbsy! We had the most AMAZING cab sauvignon from an estate called Thelema. This batch is called "The Mint", because the wine has a very distinct minty nose. The vintners speculate it's because the vineyard stands next to some eucalyptus trees. We bought a ( ( Read more... )

I've been wanting to do this for weeks, and finally I've come around to it ( Read more... )

I thought some of you might enjoy this:

I was going to put this on mapmyrun.com, but it's just too convoluted, so for my own record ( Read more... )

Research gold. GOLD I TELL YOU: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21194295

AbstractObjective: In recent years there has been an increased incidence of golf-associated head injuries in children and adolescents. At the authors' institution, they have identified a unique ( Read more... )

Groupon is a neat site that gives you a smashing discount on something in your city. The deals change daily. I've never bought anything, but I keep my eye on it. Some of those spa deals are really tempting. They've also had a series of workout-related deals. This particular one must have the weirdest blurb I've ever read ( Read more... )

Today marks my second attempt at cycling to work in "Heavy Rain", in 2011. This time: minus fluorescent jacket but PLUS massive green poncho; also PLUS waterproof overshoes; PLUS extra pair of pants (I have a mudguard but my "ergonomic" saddle has an invoncenient hole right down the middle ( Read more... )

Claire Nasir Wears Tight Dress

She's weathered the indignity of having unflattering pictures of her trying to lose her baby weight - but Clare Nasir has clearly hit a purple patch if these pictures are anything to go by.To which I can only say ( Read more... )

...even when you're right, you lose.

Dear Clare Nasir. Exercise in Park. BAM! DVD! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1340560/Clare-Nasir-shows-secret-slimline-figure-fitness-DVD.html