Blustry & Cold

Today I went to the track to do my many hamster loops on the indoor track.  The snow that we had received Saturday into Sunday was wet and heavy and we did get about 6 inches total.  I was very busy digging us out.  But, it was a "warmer" feeling day of around 30 degrees F ( -1 C) on Sunday, and the wind was close to zero, so not too bad at all.  But, this morning, as I drove to the track, it felt significantly more harsh.  Though the temperature was 19 degrees F ( - 7 C), it FELT far more frigid and bitter.  The wind had picked up considerably, so that likely was a part of it, but unlike yesterday, where you could feel the moisture, this morning, the humidity must have declined considerably, as it felt damn near desert-like.  

I only ran 8 miles this morning (~13 km), as I was needing to hurry to try to get to the U as soon as possible.  A lot of deadlines this week, so I have to keep on my toes.  But, I was able to work through the entirety of the rosary and even listened to several of my favorite Mass songs as I ran.  

During the long, Thanksgiving period, I must admit the dreams I have had have ramped up in their "pipe-y-ness".  It must have been Friday night into Saturday, but I remember dreaming and reliving the pipe I had at this shop last Tuesday.  The dream itself was occurring interestingly enough in a somewhat "slow-motion" fashion.  Every detail of the experience seemed "more" in the dream, akin in a way to having a heftier "gravitas" if that makes sense.  It was a delightful dream to live within while it was occurring.  And, last night, I had a dream that seemed to be a replay of the visit I had to Iwan Reis back a few years ago when I had purchased the "Three Star Blue".  In the dream I was chatting with the fellow behind the counter, and sampling my first bowlful of that lovely leaf while looking at the beautifully large array of pipes Iwan Reis has on display.  

I need to get back to work, after this brief break.

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