Recent past and today

"Supershow"

Currently, the world's largest gathering of fountain pen dealers, collectors, and peddlers is taking place in Tysons Corner, VA. Having grown up around these writing instruments of antiquity, it's an annual routine to accompany the patriarch to this adult playground. I only passed a day there, but in that time, I developed a new appreciation for the work of a father's friend. His name is Joe Cali. As a retired artist, he spends his time making fountain pens and dip pens. I am no art historian or critic, but these are some of the most beautiful creations that I have seen. Every human should take a lesson from this man; in my eyes, that is do as you please. At the fruitful age of 70 something, Mr. Cali is creating masterpieces that merit displays behind bulletproof glass, or in the hands of the President signing a bill into law. This is a link to Mr. Cali's page. Please examine the beauty, your eyes will thank you.

"A's experience in the American Train Industry"

I took the Amtrak E85 from Alexandria to dead Dixie's cap city last night, headed south at 7:15. Being impulsive and priveleged, I helped myself to some overpriced bananas. I sparked a conversation with the clerk working the dining car, a very pretty lady from St. Croix whose name begins with an A. Over our half-chat, I got an insiders look to the train life. I never knew to appreciate a regular cycle of rest; for a period of six months, this lady never was fortunate enough to slumber for more than five. She's on her feet for more than nine hours at a time during some shifts. It's ironic that I didn't go to sleep until 8:30 A.M. the next morning after talking to A. Even though A is a sweet lady, bananas are better purchased in bulk; $1.00/ a piece on the steel wheeled monster.

"my ego"

Right now, I feel like I am being productive if I post what I am doing to physically challenge myself, so here is what I will be doing at my Alma Mater Thomas Jefferson High School later today. Not included are a rising and falling movements to accustom myself to what is coming to me (intensity or rest).

Run 1200 meters
63 Kettlebell swings
36 Pull-ups
Run 800 meters
42 Kettlebell swings
24 Pull-ups
Run 400 meters
21 Kettlebell swings
12 Pull-ups
Return, and spend more of your heartbeats reading my recaps of experiences; give me your honest opinions.


Music at the moment- Cinco Razones- Manu Chao

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A song has a different meaning to everyone. To me, the message is be in charge of your life; don't strengthen the machine through being passive; bluntly, if you want it, go get it yourself, stop taking bait, this way your life will be more fulfilling.

Hope to hear from you, bless.