Shine On....

Things have been rough lately. I started a new job, had to fire our gardener...the point is....I've been busy. And, based on my last post, bad news abounds in my country. So....here's a nice little surprise. I never knew this guy even existed.

Ladies and Gentlemen.....Leon Redbone....

Another School Massacre

Well, here we go again.....Another senseless school massacre in the United States. This time the assassin bought his gun, legally, a mere 2 weeks ago. It's like a kid in the candy shop....simple as that. When is enough going to be enough!?

Prepare for the cycle......First, we'll go through the grieving process, asking the 'hows' and 'whys'. Next, it will spin into 'the mind of a killer' and other sensationalist aspects that sell newspapers. (I see 60 minutes has already begun the story.) Afterwards, a brief political debate will ensue, as the lobbies on both sides scrum, with the gun lobby prevailing, reminding Americans that liberal communists want to take guns away, in order to impose an Orwellian, godless state. And, finally, it will return to business as usual in the U.S. of A......until the next massacre.

God Bless America!

Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
Bob Dylan, 1962

Obama-mania!

I really hope this guy is our next prez. What a breath of fresh air he will be!

Tribute to Maharishi

Watch Your Um........In Managua!

I normally don't condone toilet photos, but this is an exception.

Finished 'Linea del Fuego'

Originally planned to be a 25k, it was shortened to 23k, due to lack of runners. Instead, most folks opted for the 15k walk. Undeterred, myself and a handful of Quebecois and Western Europeans braved the heat, steep inclines (and more numerous) sharp declines, curious looks from the Nicas, to complete the trek to Masaya Lake.

We started at El Crucero, and moseyed our way up and down the mountain ridge, taking in the sights, with views of Managua, Masaya, Masaya Volcano, and finally Masaya Lake....Indeed, all things Masaya! At any rate, I completed the 'race' in about 2 hours, 40 minutes......For not training at all, I'll take it!
Here are some photos of the excursion.....Oh yeah, there were many cold beers and much delicious food at the finish line....

Monday Morning Blues Is Back

A little Son House and Blind Lemon Jefferson to get the blood flowing this week.....
First off, 'Preachin' Blues' by a very talented Son House 'disciple'......Enjoy!

And not to be outdone, Blind Lemon's classic 'Pneumonia Blues' by the 'Greek bluesman', George, who's an absolutely splendid understudy of the great Lemon....Note: George claims it is 'horrible', but he is just being overly self-critical. It's good, really good. Keep on posting videos!

'Line of Fire' 25k Run Tomorrow

Well, I'm excited.....nervous, but excited. I've gone over the itinerary, studied the map....and now, I'm ready. Actually, I haven't been training as hard as my first half-marathon in Buenos Aires in 2005, but this one should turn out okay. To be sure, this 'race' is more of an informal get-together.

So, we'll see what happens. There should be plenty of coffee plantations, clouds, sun, and quizzical looks from the Nicaraguans. I may see some howler monkeys and, hopefully, the finish line.

...then, I can gorge myself with buffalo wings and pizza in time for the Super Bowl... Go Giants!

Power To The People....