This And That (Variety)

I am going to attempt a speed post today, because of a variety of work circumstances.  I have given myself 10 minutes to type "free-flow" style my thoughts and ideas, and then I am back at work.   So here goes:

Running... last night we had our first appreciable snowfall (~2 inches (~5 cm)).  Because of the harsh wind and also prior rain, this meant that the trail would be too damn icy for me to run outside because I am a klutz and would probably have broken a bone or two.  So, I had to make my first trip of the season to the indoor track this morning.   Luckily, they do open their doors at 5:45am, so I was there and ready to go.  I did my 5 miles (50 laps).  On the good side, I was able to run in shorts and a t-shirt which is more "free feeling" to run compared to the sweat pants and sweat shirt and stocking hat I use outside at this time of the year.  On the less than good side, it is much more enjoyable to be OUTSIDE.  But, I am very fortunate to have this indoor track option when the weather is dangerous due to my klutzy nature. 

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It may be the weather or the season.... but it may just be my psyche.... but I am in a frame of mind the last week or two where the beautiful call of my pipes seems especially strong and delightful.   Whenever I let my mind wander during the last couple of weeks, it is almost inevitable, that I find my mind replaying and reliving the delight of that wonderful, pleasant hobby.   I do miss the friendly, indulgent joys of pipe tobacco and pipe smoking.   

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Even though I will vote for whichever Democrat is nominated for President in 2020, I am so hopeful that Elizabeth Warren and/or Bernie Sanders are the nominees (and that they win the election).  It is, IMO, so important that we move into a national health care system.  I think what we currently have is one of the most discriminatory, biased, and problematic aspects of US societal structure. 

Ok... my time is up.... I have to get back to work.

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