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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Heading for the Rum Zone

Posted on February 29, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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Nice, sitting here watching the snow floating down, to know that I’ll be floating soon myself, off to a tropic isle with many of my favorite people, where we will all float languorously together in the warm azure waters of … Continue reading →

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And furthermore…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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National Pastime

Posted on February 28, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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Pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training some time ago, and the teams are edging toward their first exhibition games. I’m not the fan of big league ball that I used to be, but the essential game, the look and … Continue reading →

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Whirlwind

Posted on February 27, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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Saturdays in Concord are a whirl of activity. First, the dawn patrol. “M. You awake, M?” Gentle pats on head and strokings of remaining hairs. “M? Are you making a joke, M?” Little pokes to see if I’m really asleep. … Continue reading →

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From pool to slope

Posted on February 25, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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I’m in Concord this weekend. After B’s swim lesson at the Y this morning, we walked a few streets over to a cafe for a bite. This place has a sort of display at counter height to show off its … Continue reading →

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Downhill racer

Posted on February 22, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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B, three-years, seven months now, changes week by week—so far, I’m happy to say,  always in the direction of a highly verbalized open cheerfulness. (This last is either from her father’s side of the family or from my mother alone … Continue reading →

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Well, you hold one nostril closed with your index finger, like this…

Posted on February 10, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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Ha. Philip Werner has a blogpost here on an inelegant topic. It reminded me of my first day as a high school cross-country coach. The school was just beginning cross-country and none of the boys (just boys…it was the olden … Continue reading →

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Nose bubbles

Posted on February 9, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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A minor breakthrough at swimming class the other evening. I’ve recognized that retaining any oxygen at all in my mouth wrecks my ability to inhale properly when I come up for air. I always think I’ve done this right, but … Continue reading →

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Over the Rainbow

Posted on February 6, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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How’s this grab ya? I think it’s terrific. (It took me a while to notice that’s a cello her accompanist’s strumming.) I’ll be looking for more of her stuff. … Continue reading →

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Bilateralism

Posted on February 3, 2012 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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My friends (and H) are urging me to learn to breathe to both sides as I swim. It’s apparently a good thing generally, and helps keep your technique from getting lopsided. Given that I still gag and sputter no matter … Continue reading →

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