L comes before S in the alphabet. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc, Logan comes before Shannon.
I wanted to type mandible, but my mandible is not frozen, my right claw is. Mandible is just a really great sounding word. Mandible. Anyways, it's chilly again here in the northeast and I like it, I do, it's my favorite time, but it's difficult to type when one keeps one's house at a brisk … Continue reading Frozen Claw
Exercise is good for you. This is not a groundbreaking statement, it's just pointing out the obvious. But for me, exercise has always felt like a bit of a chore. Something I have to do, and people tell me I should do, and therefore I resist. The more you want me to do something, the … Continue reading Endorphins for Fun & Profit
My mom used to tell me stories about running track in high school. She was a sprinter, and she'd tell me dramatic tales of turning on the jets at the end of the race to win. It sounded amazing so when I got to junior high and track season started I joined the team. We … Continue reading Efficiency
I've been walking a lot lately. Mostly around the neighborhood, marveling at the range of architecture in this town. Occasionally, I see a cat or a dog and that's a real treat. I'm averaging about 4 miles for each walk, and the hope is it will get me in shape for hiking season with my … Continue reading From Seven and a Half to Nine
I had breakfast with a friend yesterday, who I haven't seen in a few months and it was great to catch up. I mentioned I was doing something unadvisable. In an effort to make some necessary changes in my life, I have decided to change everything, all at once. I think generally the advice is … Continue reading Change Everything, All At Once
I swam competitively in High School my Freshman year. Which is sort of overstating things because I was on JV and I usually lost my races, but I did compete and I did have practice twice a day so I suppose that's something. My sister swam all four years and was on the varsity team … Continue reading What I Think About While Swimming
Logan M. Shannon 