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Listen: Johnny Cash

Monday, October 31st, 2005

Album: The Complete Sun Recordings 1955-1958Releases: November 8, 2005 I’m usually not big on Time Life box sets, but this one has been getting a lot of play on my stereo. The three-disc set from the Man in Black includes 61 tracks, including my fav…

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We Bite

Sunday, October 30th, 2005

West Epps 6.3miFor the first time ever, my speed session didn’t wreck my legs, so I decide to run a little further than usual. We’re going to a Halloween/birthday party this afternoon, and I figure I’ll prepare myself for any excesses of food an…

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Blowing Chunks

Friday, October 28th, 2005

West Bank 3.6miWhen I was a teenager, my friend Eric’s stepfather, Hank, had a red and white 1968 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. He kept the car parked neatly between the solid yellow lines he had painted on the driveway of their family’s mobile …

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the twinky factory

Friday, October 28th, 2005

It’s coming back! I remember being a young college faglet spending drunken Friday nights at the Factory. Anyways, I am glad there is another place to hang out on Friday nights than that other place.

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The #1 Reason Why Tampa’s Mass Transportation System Will Continue To Suck

Friday, October 28th, 2005

The Hillsborough County Commission. At least two commissioners who sit on the HARTLine board are adamant about cutting down or completely disbanding the already mediocre bus system. Their actions speak for themselves.Why you ask? They want to focus on …

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Peace, Love, And Understanding

Tuesday, October 25th, 2005

Platt Loop 16.3mi“I don’t like hippies, and I don’t like cornbread, and I don’t like much.” — Lyle LovettI don’t like hippies because they ruined my concept of the American Indian. In the children’s game of Cowboys and Indians, I always…

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Wilma, It Came, It Rained, It Left (At Least Here)

Monday, October 24th, 2005

Let me begin by saying my thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by Hurricane Wilma both in Mexico and in Florida. I’m sure there are those who are going through extreme difficulties right now because of Wilma, and while I thank God for my bless…

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Cone of Not Really a Big Deal

Monday, October 24th, 2005

I kinda wish that I were in the Wilma “cone of uncertainty,” but I’m north of it. That phrase really amuses me. I’ve incorporated it into my everyday dialogues. “I may pick up all of those dirty clothes off my bedroom floor, but that decision is sti…

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Slideshows

Sunday, October 23rd, 2005

Westchase 3.5miI couldn’t decide whether to run or crosstrain to get back on schedule, but I had to work and the gym is closed on Sunday mornings, so I opted to run. I set out at a nice easy pace from the station onto Linebaugh and into Westchase. I…

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Tastes Like Burning

Friday, October 21st, 2005

Sulophur Springs of Darkness 8miThis week’s long run came a little late because of last Saturday’s race. The distance for the week is eight miles, and I’ve decided to repeat the Sulphur Springs of Darkness route because it is one of my favorites…

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Adam Weeden: Preacher, Programmer….Playwright?

Wednesday, October 19th, 2005

I have always known that God has blessed me more than others in the realm of written communication. I wrote my first short story at 8 and, after winning a competition at my school with it, got to present it at a local writing convention. I got my first…

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