Halloween

I began Halloween by running 20 miles this morning. I'm 3 week away from the Philadelphia Marathon. It was very quiet out there this morning. My plan the rest of the day is to stay at home. My costume will be that of a couch potato. 

Vox Bass Pedal

Grace & I went to Manhattan his afternoon. We first went to the New York City Marsthon Expo and was very crowded. Then we went to Sam Ash music store where I bought a Vox Bass Effects Pedal. It was a great find at a great price! Then we headed down to Little Italy and had lunch. After we ate, we took the subway and off to Central Park. There we went to Strawberry Fields and then saw the Finish line to the NYC Marathon. It was a great day!

Things To Do

Might head into Manhattan tomorrow. Told Grace I would take her to an Italian Restaurant. It's marathon weekend in NYC. Plan to visit the Marathon Expo and see if there are any good running gear. It's Halloween Eve too!

At The End

This is my tenth straight day of work. I'm off the next two days. I won't set my alarm clock. 

2 More Days

I work 2 more days and then I get 2 days off after working 10 straight days. If there are any issues concerning my coworkers not being able to come in and do their jobs on my days off then I'll quit. It's my version of going on strike. 

The Front Desk

For the first time in a long time, played through my entire rock opera THE FRONT DESK. I still love playing it. 

Monday

Time to go to work again.

Not Lost

Here I am
Easy to find
That would be me
All of the time

Not Worth It

Sometimes I have a day like today and I could just care less about my job. 

Morning Work

I've been working the morning shift. This is a challenge to my marathon traing. Especially since I'm working every single morning for ten day straight. It's part of the routine.

Short Turnaround

I was asked to come into work this morning after doing an evening shift last night. I agreed to but it screwed up my training run schedule. Think I'll give it a rest and go back at it tomorrow. Short turnaround. 

Another Run

Ran 11 miles this morning. I'm a month away from the Philadelphia Marathon. Now I have to keep it going .

9 To Go

Worked last night
It went well
1 day down
9 to go

Back To Work

Getting ready to go.

Marathon Work

Today starts 10 straight work days. That's how the schedule goes.

Not Enough

Sometimes I don't do enough work to get things done.

Monday Plans

I've had the last 4 days off from work. Tomorrow will start a run of 10 straight days at work. I'll stay around the apartment and clean house. The work doesn't stop. 

Long Training Run

Went out there this morning and did my long training run. It took 3 hours. I feel good about the Philadelphia Marathon 5 weeks from today. This week I'm practically working every single day so no long run next weekend. I plan on doing one in 2 weeks and then time to taper down. It was cold this morning so I was bundled up. When the Summer heat is gone, then the Fall Marathon is near.

At Flushing

Grace & I went to Flushing, Queens this morning. She needed to get a letter. We had an early lunch and did some shopping. We rode out on the 7 Line subway and went by Citi Field. Game 1 of the National League Pennant is tonight. Can the Chicago Cubs make it to the World Series for the first time in 70 years? 

Felt Better

Don''t feel so good.
My time off.
Wish I could, 
Do what I want.

Next Few Days

I'm scheduled to have the next few days off from work. I'll go out and run today and then do a long training run tomorrow. Art & music on the agenda of course and work around the house too. That will keep me busy.

Midnight Hour

That's what it is. I'm tired from 6 straight days of work. Goodnight.

Thursday Plan

Just finished breakfast so I'll go out and run in a little while. Big week for my marathon training. This afternoon I go to work. That's the plan.

No Morning Call

Tomorrow I start working in the afternoon. No morning call tomorrow. 

Made It

Ran 4 miles this afternoon. Good start to the running week.

What You Love

I'll be working the morning shift for a couple of more days. Then a few more evening shifts. Then I get paid. Do what you love.

Off To Work

This was supposed to be a day off from work. However, I'm going in this afternoon. This has been a tough couple of days. I would have been better off staying close to home. The the highlight was seeing my friend Christopher Pritchard play the drums last night. That makes it OK. And being with Grace and my parents too.

To The Minute

I ran 30 seconds faster than yesterday. I'll keep training.

Morning Set List

These are the songs I practiced this morning:

Famous Guests
The Blue Spruce
Sad Sight To See
Beyond Baghdad 
Neanderthal Tool
Leave The Keys

One & Done

The New York Yankees were knocked out of the playoffs last night. When I saw the Opening Day roster in April I thought, "Who are these guys?" They made it to the Wild Card game and that was it. Get 'em next year.

Grace Concert 10/4/15

Here is the set list of songs I played for Grace the other night:

WALK INS

CONSTRUCTION 426

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 

ACTION PAINTING

Monday Times

Went to work
Now I'm home
Waiting for Grace
Won't be alone

Work Week Now

Back to work

Clear

Had the last 3 days off and it was cloudy. It finally cleared up this afternoon and  the sun is out. Just in time for the night. 

Cut It Short

Went out for a long training run this morning but only ran half of it. The wind & rain were really strong. I started out at 3AM and the weather conditions were quite bad. The Hudson River is at hide tide and looked imposing running along it. I'm disappointed not to run the 3 hours I wanted to. I'll need to make it up. 

Mark Andrew Reisman

Mark Andrew Reisman (1956-2015) was an actor and poet. He died of a massive heart attack. It's hard to believe the last time I saw him was a quarter of a century ago. Keep living and the time flies by. We spent a great deal of time together in the 1980's. A political Dark Age as far as we were concerned. Yet the focus was on the creative process. That was always the most important thing. His first love was acting and I had heard he had gone out to Chicago  and work there. He turned me on to jack Keroac and inspired me to write. That I will always be grateful for. The Alibi Kid splits and looking for perfection over there.

October Is Here

Since I did a double shift over the weekend, I'm getting 3 days off from work. There are a bunch of things I need to do. October is here.