Category Archives: The Body
Starting Strength
So Today, technoslave and I went to the gym to lift for the (my) first time. I guess it seems kind of weird to be 39 and just starting to learn how to do the heavy dumbbells – but it’s … Continue reading
Google cloud print and geriatric living
I’ve been dealing with some of the issues associated with aging family members recently, and coping with things like memory loss, difficulty planning and remembering scheduled activities, etc. In my scenario, there’s things that need to be done daily: 1) … Continue reading
Docs Change the Way They Think About Death
Consider someone who has just died of a heart attack. His organs are intact, he hasn’t lost blood. All that’s happened is his heart has stopped beating—the definition of “clinical death”—and his brain has shut down to conserve oxygen. But … Continue reading
If only US commercials were this good
Honestly, it’d be very nice if we all collectively decided that it’s ‘ok’ to view things like this during prime-time TV. Do we think ‘the children’ are going to NOT see this online/in-magazines/at-school??? Seriously now, you have to chuckle… Oh, … Continue reading
A Sixth sense?
I was reading through my most recent Make magazine and came across an article about people who are having magnets implanted into their fingertips. Apparently the way in which the nerves grow around the magnetic implants allows these people to … Continue reading
Pregnant women and olfaction: smoking stinks
My wife’s starting to exhibit more symptoms of her pregnancy. The newest development is that she cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke. I’ve long since stopped smoking around her at all; however, the residual smell tends to linger for … Continue reading
I’m going to be a dad!
I just found out on Tuesday; my initial reaction was the cliche “my boys can swim!” I think the shock’s worn off, although I wasn’t paticularly surprised. Wife’s doing well so far, and I guess I’ll update in 8 months … Continue reading
I gots new shoes!
So – Jason and I both hit the Potomac River Running store on Friday. We went in and they have you jog on a treadmill while they watch your gait and then recommend shoes for you.
Jogging
I’ve actually gotten to the point where I enjoy jogging now. My legs don’t enjoy it as much – first week it was my calves hurting, now it’s the ankles and shins catching up. I’m doing about 2 miles, 2-3 … Continue reading
on it’s last breath
Last night the most recent step machine began bleeding graphite. I’m impressed – it’s lasted a week. Also, the weld where it hold in a little pully in the center is starting to come apart. I give it one more … Continue reading