Writing
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I Have Now Performed a Hit and Run
On the way to yoga this last Monday, I am riding the fixed gear down Orange Ave. This road is a long residential road that can be quite busy and…
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Finger Nail Biting Habit (part 2)
It seems that my previous post about nail biting is the shining star on this blog. I understand there are some ghastly stories that would make any normal internet user…
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So How About Those Bikes in the Garage?
It has become very obvious to myself and all those around me that I have this infatuation for bicycles right now. I justify this lust with the osteonecrosis that I…
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Random First Impressions of Argentina
First of all, I love this country. I knew I did when I visited this place 1 year ago and I am glad to see that I picked wisely. Granted…
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Arrecifes Bike Race
The time had come once again to pack up my bicycle and head off into the campo (fields) of the state of Buenos Aires to seek victory and fame in…
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First Road Bike Crash
Going into the last turn of the race with 100 yards to go, sitting in the top 20 spots, two guys crash to the floor, skidding and ripping their jerseys.…
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Cat Abortion is not a Crime (Update)
A while back I wrote about an interesting story of how, with the help of my fresh-off-the-boat Swedish roommate, we effectively gave a cat an abortion, which according to some,…
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Loska the Cat
In my apartment in Argentina there are two cats. I am a fond lover of cats and I considered this to be a selling point on this place. One is…
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Haircut Bets
I have always had this desire to have a flowing mane of hair. Unfortunately with my genetics, that is becoming less likely with each passing day. I have heard that…
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Boca Juniors Fútbol Game
One day, a kangaroo, a lemur, and a parrot decide to go to a Boca Juniors soccer game in Buenos Aires. They had heard that a game was being played…
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Uruguay Road Trip
A short distance from Buenos Aires is the small little country of Uruguay. Widely known as the most popular vacation spot for all the Argentinos as well as an easy…
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Being Chased
I seem to be having quite a few dreams recently where I am being chased either by some sort of evil force or as if I am a fugitive. Last…