Just some random thoughts today:
Pain Medication – Why do some people have a high threshold for pain while others do not? The other day I heard from a doctor who volunteered in a third world country. He was astonished at the high pain tolerance of the children and adults. Why is that? Could it be that they don’t have or take aspirin and tylenol like we do in the states? I have a high pain tolerance and we didn’t grow up using much pain medication at all. For that reason, I try not to give my kids Tylenol unless they absolutely need it. Who knows, a little discomfort might just have some long term benefits afterall.
Fishermen on Lake Harriet – Who are these guys that fish during the day throughout the week? What do they do for their day jobs? Do they eat the fish? Do they sell the fish or just catch and release for fun? This morning I went for a run and scanned the lake and was surprised not to see anyone out there, but at the last bend sure enough they were there tucked away in a corner.
Hmm and then I wonder, “Could my walleye at Oceanaire be from a city lake?” Yikes! I just must do an interview. On second thought, they are a burly bunch and I’m frightened.
nov first snow
The First Snow – I just want to take this opportunity to thank the dear Lord for a late snowfall in Minnesota. Just a half hour ago it started to snow. We have got so much done inside and outside the house! For the first time in a long time, I actually feel ready for the snow to begin. According to the Farmers Almanac we might have a colder and snowier winter than last. Last year’s winter was horrible. So I asked my darling husband to help clear out the garage so we can use it for the van. He did. It’s done.
We also put up the Christmas lights and finished sheetrocking the basement. It is warmer in the house now and finally, I have all hats, gloves, snow pants and boots purchased and ready for the kids. In fact, they have them on right now as they frolic in the snow and I type holding sleeping Levi. Aaah! It feels wonderful to be prepared. Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow.
Coffee Addictions – It is a common sight to see people walking with their Starbucks or Caribou Coffee cups. Reminds me of toddlers carrying around their sippy cups or babies their bottles. Just another comfort beverage I suppose. Fill her up to the rim!
A Runner’s Pet Pieve – It is cold outside so I see this less, but why do runners carry water bottles in their hands? Isn’t that uncomfortable? Annoying? Now, for a long distance run of 5 or 10 miles, I understand because you might end up in the middle of nowhere and not want to get dehydrated, but usually they carry the bottle on a pack or belt around their waist. It would drive me batty to run with a water bottle in my hand. Doesn’t all that sloshing of water make you want to toss it as far as the eye can see? And Lake Harriet and Calhoun both have water fountains every mile and a half. Even if the water fountains weren’t there do they really think they will drop from dehydration on a mere 3 mile jaunt around the lake? I know it sounds snobby, but I just think it is a bit silly.
Fantastic Returns on Your Investment -Does the stock market got you down? Do you need a better quality of life or a better return on your investment that won’t go sour?
I have two ideas: take a cooking class or pick up and learn an instrument. Don’t quit your day job of course. I’m not advocating a switch of careers here, but instead perhaps a life changing or just an eye opening experience. A whole new world of food and music is right around the corner for you to enjoy with a mere $20 or so of an investment. I appreciate good food so much more because of the many cooking and nutrition classes I’ve taken through the years. There’s no comparing the amount of enjoyment I get from food now versus before the classes.
And there’s nothing that can change a bad mood faster than good music. Can you recognize the various instruments in a piece of music? Do you have at least a rudimentary knowledge of the various composers and the different genres of music? To this day, I reap the benefits from a mere six years of playing the flute in grade school. In fact, I just might take it back up again. My two favorite pieces: Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” and Handel’s “Water Music”.
