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I still don't buy that seesawing works your abs well but I won't deny it's completely awesome to do.

Also I can't bust into a game of hopscotch in the middle of a run successfully.

Test run

Somehow I was able to cram a pair of running shoes into my (barely) overhead-approved carry-on. Not knowing exactly how the week would unfold I wasn't sure if an opportunity would present itself to take them out. But waking up I'm really amped to get out and sightsee on foot. With no clouds and a breeze it looks like perfect weather to go exploring.

Happy Labor Day.

One more thing

F*ck this guy.

Nordling

I don't know why I hadn't anticipated this but since my arrival this morning it truly feels like I've simply been away for an extended vacation to the midwest and have finally returned back home. Visiting old haunts and spending time with D&M is as comfortable as it ever was.

Rhythm of my Heart

There's an unbridled joy in blasting Rod Stewart as you circle the Safeway parking lot. It's also nearly impossible to keep a straight face while doing so.

Next up: the man, the myth, Eddie Money.

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My favorite part on my flight to PDX was the seven year old girl asking her dad out of nowhere how Michael Jackson had died. As he tried to put that fire out by simply stating he was sick, she proded him further asking, "Sick how? Like did he have pneumonia? The flu?"

I wondered how he'd reply but, finally stumped, he chuckled "That's a pretty dark question!" She gave up after that. And I wanted to high five them both.

Dahlia Farms

Common sense

Pretty things tend to turn ugly real quick once you've named them wrong.

The Temporary Tat Family

Bonus: guess which one is the Minnesotan.

First stop

Perfect.