Training

Remnants

The sun rose up to greet me

I rose to greet it back 

      

Blah blah blah

Just back from Chi-town to visit wit da fam -and- spent the entire day binge watching 'Maniac' on Netflix. 

Jonah Hill and Emma Stone do a respectable job of not stepping own their own - and each other's - dramatic dicks and I was, if not transported, entertained.

Skinny Jonah is oddly disturbing -but- totally works in this portrayal of a schizophrenic, depressive Owen.

Owen, is the perfect onomonapoetic name btw - no hint of plosive assertion - with both name and character feeling a bit like eating warm oatmeal.

Blah blah blah.

Esp. liked the part about multiple layers of reality with a little psycho-babble thrown in for good measure...

Meanwhile, here are some pics from the trip... 

The world turns

I cycled to Piestewa this a.m. to hike the hill - mountain I mean (though perhaps a poor excuse for one) -but- Phoenix ain't the rockies -and-  hauling my carcass in an upwards direction seems to make for good exercise.

Did the deal (part way, anyway, as last night's margaritas may've become this morning's malaise, turning back 2/3 of the way up) then got on my bike to head back home.

Yes, I wear spandex. Shows off my butt.

Ok, not really, but age and practicality have long overcome propriety. The padded seat greatly diminishes that 'kicked in the nuts' feel after long rides, plus less chafing and snagging on thorny branches, etc.. Any hue...

At the overpass there's a kid with a shopping cart and a dog.

By kid I mean early 20's - a lil' rough around the edges but with these eyes like a Degrazia painting.

Which could've been part of his schtick - oozing soulful vulnerability - only he's not utilizing pathetic appeal to work the cars stopped at the light...

Instead, he's seated and half hidden behind the concrete embankment - trying to comfort the giant effing dog on his lap - pit bull mix of some sort, who is panting and restless - obviously suffering from the heat.

Gave 'em every last drop out of my camelback, poured into the bottom of a plastic water bottle he'd cut in half.

Then went a couple blocks, bought some more water at a gas station and doubled back.

Kid thanked me, said "its more appreciated than you'll ever know" and I had to bolt away before I started to cry.

Which I did, anyway.

And am now, again.

Nobody

puts
baby
in the
corner

 

 

Mo' Randomness

random

 

Seen while driving this a.m.

Middle aged white man at the bus stop in front of a large church

wearing a plaid shirt & jeans,
w/buzzed hair
and a disposable air filter covering nose and mouth,

held in place by a little white rubber band spanning the back of his head;

at his waist a small white canvas bag with faded blue block letters
which said:

PLEASE
SAVE
ME

 Or so I thought.

Cow says mu

if
anger
is fear
masquerading
as control

and control
an
illusion

like
this life
and you in it

the question to ask

- is the buddha dog god?

(breathing in)

Cow says mu.

Knowing

2018 Flag2GC Ride

(TOYS for TOTS BENEFIT)

1 MAN, 1 MISSION - RIDE 67 MILES... or DIE TRYING!

Folks,

It’s that time of year again in Phoenix, Arizona.

With temps well into triple digits (114 degrees today!) -  it feels hot enough to melt your face off (think Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom) plus no rain in sight - we should all be sipping Mai Tai’s by the pool.

Instead, I think to myself (in no small fit of lunacy):

"Why not do a 67 mile Mountain Bike Ride... in August?!”

And so - come August 4th - I’ll be hauling my 51 year old carcass up to Flagstaff, hopping on my bike and taking a little spin to... (dramatic music plays)
…the Grand Canyon!

There will be dirt, there will be rock, there will be mud!
Nay, mountains! HUGE MOUNTAINS at lung busting elevations –and- all standing betwixt myself and an ever recedingt horizon.

“Why,” might you ask, “Adam, would you do such a thing?!”

Honestly - all drama and masochism aside – this one’s a no-brainer. Why?

Every dollar earned, goes to Marine Relief Charities, which include:

Toys for Tots
Flagstaff Youth Program

You had me at Toys for Tots, but together?! No brainer!

So… if you’d like join in - help put a smile on a kid’s face - now’s your chance!

Suggested donations include $.50, $1 or $2 per mile - or shoot straight to the head of the class with your gift of $100, $200 or more -however- no amount is too big or too small.

DONATE HERE! :-)

And not only will anything you contribute be greatly appreciated - it will also be tax deductible! :-)

Questions? Just shoot me a comment -or- click here. If you donate on this general page, please mention me by name - Adam Blair!

Otherwise, thanks so much for your consideration -and- contributions.

See you on the mountain!!

-Adam

*https://flag2gc.com/

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