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Link: One Running Shoe in the Grave

Linked November 28, 2012


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Powerball 13 is lucky, right?

Pic posted November 28, 2012

My $2 shot at half a billion


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Planned on running before HBO, but here I am in bed with a Mt. Dew and a bag of Fritos waiting for Treme


@kingsbury tweeted November 28, 2012


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Never knew they made banana Tootsie Roll Pops – tastes surprisingly good


@kingsbury tweeted November 28, 2012


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Full ghetto, from the top…

— DJ Davis

Quote posted November 27, 2012


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December Will Be Magic Again

Posted November 27, 2012

It’s been a while since I’ve done an update post and I could use a writing workout, so here we are.

Seems like it’s been the season of bummers: the New York cancellation, the onset of winter (with the cold and darkness), missing family and friends, lingering health issues, the never-ending housing saga. In fact, I’d say things have sucked in general since I turned 40. Maybe the 50s will be better – all those old guys seem pretty happy. Either that or they’ve just lost their minds…

But enough downer talk, what’s on the horizon?

Work has been engaging, with several large projects on the white board and some big picture strategic planning to go along with lots of web development and social media items. We lost one of my friends to a property in Kansas, but he’s extended an open invitation to play their awesome golf course whenever I want. Still miss him here, though.

Trying real hard to keep in running shape, but I just can’t get into outdoor winter running. I follow several Minnesota runners on Twitter who love it, but…no. The resort treadmill is tolerable (8-10K max) and I’m hoping the girls will help me become a better swimmer over Christmas break. Next registered road races are in January (26.2) and April (10K); after that will depend on what NYC decides. Anybody home, NYRR?

Speaking of the swimmers, I really miss them during the week: attending awards ceremonies and swim practices and debates – all of it. Facetime is great, but I wish they were here or I was there. That said, they also drive me crazy and this boyfriend thing needs to go away until they move out. And stop texting and liking everything, K?

No big plans for the holidays. With the housing and financial uncertainty, I’m not even sure if we’ll have a tree this year. Other traditions will still make an appearance, though, and I’ll work New Year’s Eve at the resort (sadly without the4onthefloor).

That’s it for now. I could write more, but I better keep my foot away from my mouth.

Cheers from Vermilion!


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God bless this land, God bless this whiskey. I can’t trust love, it’s far too risky…

— Good Enough

Quote posted November 27, 2012


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Advisory Council Dessert

Pic posted November 27, 2012

Lunch at Hibbing Community College, Hibbing, Minnesota


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First sled of the year

Pic posted November 27, 2012

Snowmobile outside Fortune Bay, Tower, Minnesota


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Warm(ish) morning here with some light snow falling – driving over to Hibbing soon for a board meeting at the college


@kingsbury tweeted November 27, 2012


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A Winter Balcony

Pic posted November 27, 2012

The view from room 373, Fortune Bay Resort Casino, Tower, Minnesota


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Two down, one to go (and that one isn’t due until Friday)


@kingsbury tweeted November 27, 2012


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Inspired by my little fish, went and ran 5 treadmill miles (plus a little bike and cable cross)


@kingsbury tweeted November 27, 2012


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I just won $234,999 less than I was hoping for on my Northstar Cash ticket


@kingsbury tweeted November 27, 2012


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Not really an old school R&B guy, but some of these old Spinners songs are pretty awesome


@kingsbury tweeted November 26, 2012


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Fully engaged in work today and the headache is receding – hoping for 5 indoor miles tonight


@kingsbury tweeted November 26, 2012


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Oh, and not the greatest plowing job guys


@kingsbury tweeted November 26, 2012


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Even colder at Fortune Bay – the sign by the Y Store said 2F


@kingsbury tweeted November 26, 2012


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Damn it’s cold in Hinckley this morning – stopped for gas and breakfast


@kingsbury tweeted November 26, 2012


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Link: The ho-ho-home of music

Linked November 26, 2012


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I can’t imagine running a race with no finish line…

— If I Was Santa Claus

Quote posted November 26, 2012


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Winter has returned to Vermilion

Pic posted November 26, 2012

Pike River Dam, Lake Vermilion, Tower, Minnesota


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At least the Giants picked up my spirits a little


@kingsbury tweeted November 26, 2012


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Almost made it an entire day without tweeting – just not that motivated by anything this weekend


@kingsbury tweeted November 26, 2012


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Totoro!

Pic posted November 25, 2012

Kid one and two at the Lagoon for My Neighbor Totoro, Minneapolis, Minnesota


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