Side effects of the running thing. |
OK, I've decided to go for the Philadelphia Marathon in November. So now I'm officially In Training. Which means that I can no longer skip a workout because "I don't feel like it." It's good for me. O...
Posted by Matt on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:26:00 PST |
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! My review |
It's been a long time since there's been a new Indiana Jones movie out. And, to be honest, when I heard that Lucas, Speilberg and Ford were working on a new one, I felt a mix of anticipation and dread...
Posted by Matt on Sat, 24 May 2008 05:26:00 PST |
Roller Derby!!! |
I've always had a special place in my heart for the underground, D.I.Y. and local type sports, as opposed to big arena events. I think they're a lot more fun, and way more accessible (not to say there...
Posted by Matt on Thu, 22 May 2008 03:13:00 PST |
Open letter to a careless driver. |
To the guy in the gargantuan white SUV whom I encountered this morning at the intersection of Readington and Hillcrest roads,You may not have seen me there till the last minute, while I was riding my ...
Posted by Matt on Tue, 20 May 2008 06:43:00 PST |
The REAL "Blade Runner" |
From the New York Times : a double-amputee runner is being allowed to try out for the olympicsThis guy runs on carbon fiber blades that emulate the springing motion of the foot and ankle. There was so...
Posted by Matt on Fri, 16 May 2008 09:55:00 PST |
Shut up and drive: Speed Racer, the movie. |
Went with the kid and little brother to see Speed Racer this afternoon. It was entertaining, although very much an eye-candy movie, very little substance. The race scenes were visually impressive, and...
Posted by Matt on Sun, 11 May 2008 05:28:00 PST |
Psychology of a recovering couch potato. |
Getting back in shape and getting outdoors have been very much on my mind, and my blog, lately. I've been a lot more conscious of my health and the fact that, now that I'm in my 30s, it's getting both...
Posted by Matt on Fri, 09 May 2008 12:28:00 PST |
Still on the fitness thing...ambition? |
I'm trying to get back in shape and, actually, starting to see some results after only a few weeks of concerted effort. I've been thinking about what kind of athletic pursuits are both enjoyable and p...
Posted by Matt on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:10:00 PST |
Aw crap, time to get pedaling |
A couple weeks ago a friend of mine took my blood pressure (nursing student) and, surprise! Way too high. So, I cut out some of the worst things from my diet, and started thinking seriously about gett...
Posted by Matt on Thu, 01 May 2008 06:21:00 PST |
Random association, songs and memory |
I've said before that particular pieces of music are often associated with particular events or people in my mind. I thought I'd share one of them. This song in particular is "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat...
Posted by Matt on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:13:00 PST |
