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Running without racing
Many people I’ve run with over the years keep an eye on their next race. Whatever the distance or strange quirk that entices them, there is a race they are dreaming about. Some are dedicated to the training and pushing … Continue reading
American Sirens
Title: American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics Author: Kevin Hazzard Completed: Jan 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: Everything we take for granted had to start somewhere and it’s fascinating to me … Continue reading
Jaahnavi Kandula
As I pedaled up 4th, I knew I was getting close, not because I saw other bikers, but because there was a police helicopter hovering a few blocks ahead. I rode into Westlake park to find about 20 other cyclists … Continue reading
Seventy48 Training Begins… again
Last year I learned about the Seventy48 and started training for it without really knowing what to expect. I went in a bit nervous but had a great time and decided to do it again. Since Avery, my adventure buddy, … Continue reading
Leadership and Self-Deception
Title: Leadership and Self-Deception – Getting Out of the Box Author: The Arbinger Institute Completed: Jan 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This came up in a conversation with a coworker. She recommended it as a quick read and it … Continue reading
Four Lost Cities
Title: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age Author: Annalee Newitz Completed: Dec 2022 (Full list of books) Overview: I heard Annalee speak at ToorCamp this summer and thought this sounded like a fascinating read. The four … Continue reading
What is Anarchism?
Title: What Is Anarchism? An Introduction Author: Donald Rooum and Freedom Press, et al Completed: Nov 2022 (Full list of books) Overview: First hearing about anarchy through pop culture doesn’t really give you a good understanding of what the political … Continue reading
Seattle Mystic Alfred M. Hubbard
Title: Seattle Mystic Alfred M. Hubbard Inventor, Bootlegger and Psychedelic Pioneer Author: Brad Holden Completed: Nov 2022 (Full list of books) Overview: What an interesting life Hubbard lived! He seemed to bounce from one weird job to another (often conning … Continue reading
Fermented Hot Sauce
If you like spicy foods and have never tried fermented hot sauce, it’s time to make a batch. It simple and produces such amazing flavors. I took a bottle into work and several co-workers asked how to make it. I … Continue reading
What If? 2
Title: What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions Author: Randall Munroe Completed: Nov 2022 (Full list of books) Overview: If you like XKCD you’re going to enjoy this book, but if you like XKCD, you probably … Continue reading
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