I was only off my best half marathon time by a minute and three seconds this morning. I must have read the clocks incorrectly as I crossed the line. That makes me feel better. I thought I did a 1:36 or so. It was a 1:34:26. I started out fast and I thought I could hold it. The first hill on the UW/Bothell campus threw me and I couldn't get back what I needed. I might have done too much last week trying to get ready for this race. For the first time I think my legs gave out. I know what I need to do now. Oh yeah, so far so good with the knee. Thanks for asking.

I have a passage from Seth/Jane Roberts which may put the Katrina event in perspective, if there can be such a thing. That would be better than name calling. I'm glad to read that the Louisiana officials are sticking to their guns. Here is the print version (you might not need to join their NYT club). I need more time to type it all in. I'm finally feeling better after the race and the sun is out. I can't ride the bicycle (I'm beat), so I'll take the motorcycle out. Have a marvelous week.