Still a week over and I’m catching up on work, chores and hopefully getting a ride and run in here and there. My work partner, Kurt, was in town for ten days. He even proposed to his girlfriend atop Mt Bonnell. It was great to be part of the celebration.
Today the kids are posing for professional photos at the house. I’m excited for that.
Saturday I ran the Daisy 5K, which is the start of the Sprint Race Series. For some reason I was slower on this flat course than my previous experience on a hilly one. Weird. But I paced with a guy for 1.5 miles and out-kicked him with 25m to go.
Results:
Next up is the Statesman Cap 10K. It’s a huge race, well supported. I’m looking forward to it. I hope to come in under :55.
The great thing about SXSW is the new music that I got to enjoy. Off the top of my head I’d say my new favs are:
• Black Joe Louis (local band) - loves me some horns
• Sons and daughters
• Catfish Haven
• Born Ruffians
• Ra ra riot - I’m a sucka for strings.
But there are so many acts I missed, and so many that would have been better in other venues. Like Project Jenny, Project Jan. Two guys: One emcee. One DJ. They payed out at the Spider House in late afternoon. This show woulda been great at night.
Mohawk is quickly becoming my favorite music club in town – I like the variety of places to relax and see music. But Emos and Stubbs are cool, too. Going to see Wilco at the latter on May 11th.
Last, I leave you with this – by far the coolest illustration I’ve found in assembling all those kids toys.
PJ and Katie race their Red Rockets all over the living room.
