Finally got out and did some cycling the past couple of days. Most of the snow in this area has melted, and the trails were pretty clear. After not riding for over a week, I was a little winded the first few miles. It's amazing how little time it takes to get out of shape. I had been so cooped up the other day that I ran some laps around the house and ended up with a sore back.

Thoroughly enjoying Jim Harrison's memoir, Off to the Side. Each sentence is well-crafted. He has lived his life on his own terms, in some out of the way locations. I remember long ago a friend told me that he had gone salmon fishing with Jim Harrison, and I had only briefly read part of one of his novellas and wasn't impressed and said so; end of conversation. Now I would love the opportunity to have that conversation again to learn more about both people.
posted by Bruce Wright at 11:03 PM #