Running up the Stairs

of the Hancock Tower was a fun experience...but quite demanding.

A good run

The White Sox, after looking terrible for the first few months, have put together decent runs. Now they are in the thick of the Central division in AL.

So Far Away

Sometimes, the finish line seems so far away...it's time to listen to Dire Straits' So Far Away From Me, or U2's I still haven't found What I'm looking for.

Hot and Steamy...Run

What makes a person get out and run at noon on a hot and steamy day? Sitting in an air-conditioned room with a nice book feels more attractive. Running on such days provides a good window into the lives of others- kids jumping in a fountain, adults walking or resting, and dogs cooling off. Frustrating part is the tiredness after the run- lingers all day.

Heading South...America, that is.

Argentina and Brazil showed that they were nowhere as good as their rankings seemed to indicate. Germany looked good, while Paraguay, another South American nation, lost a tight match to Spain. All hopes rest on Uruguay, which was lucky to win yesterday.

Ghana kicked out

by Uruguay. It was sad to see Ghana miss the penalty kick in overtime and lose in the penalty shoot-out.

New Orleans and San Antonio, but not Houston

New Orleans is a great place for running, with interesting sights and a beautiful waterfront. SO is San Antonio, with the Riverwalk. Houston, on the other hand, is not quite a runner's paradise.