Fifty State Banana

Janathon Day 11: Running, My Refuge

I woke up, fed and watered the children, saw the fam off to market. I had exactly 1 hour and 33 minutes to run. I put in my contacts, clicked … Continue reading Janathon Day 11: Running, My Refuge

By fiftystatebanana January 10, 2015January 10, 2015

Janathon: Day 9 and 10

It’s maybe 10F outside. No chance I’m running today. I’m sitting in a sunbeam in my study, like a fat cat, pissed off. I have medical conditions I can’t treat because I … Continue reading Janathon: Day 9 and 10

By fiftystatebanana January 9, 2015January 9, 2015

Janathon Day 7 & 8: Nope-athon

School was delayed the 7th by two hours. The temp began dropping. The snow was pretty light, maybe about three inches or so had fallen, another inch would fall during … Continue reading Janathon Day 7 & 8: Nope-athon

By fiftystatebanana January 7, 2015January 7, 2015

Janathon Day 5 and 6 – Been Through Dessert on a Horse With Your Name

Janathon day five was freezing cold with high winds. By the time dinner was over and the kids to bed, the ice had rolled in on some really powerful winds … Continue reading Janathon Day 5 and 6 – Been Through Dessert on a Horse With Your Name

By fiftystatebanana January 5, 2015

Janathon – Day 4: Biddy League Step Ups

My kid’s in Biddy League basketball. He has no idea how to play, but he can shoot. He can shoot if he’s with me, on a court, him and his … Continue reading Janathon – Day 4: Biddy League Step Ups

By fiftystatebanana January 4, 2015January 4, 2015

Janathon Day 3 – In Which Our Fair Runner Gaineth A Lost Gear

I base my runs on different metrics. There’s pace, terrain, and duration. These are all affected by the ability to breathe, which is, in turn, affected by focus and willpower. … Continue reading Janathon Day 3 – In Which Our Fair Runner Gaineth A Lost Gear

By fiftystatebanana January 4, 2015January 4, 2015

Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run Online Registration

Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run Online Registration. I’m just in it for the spaghetti dinner, heh. There’s a few spots left. Registration opened Jan. 1st. It’ll be sold out … Continue reading Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run Online Registration

By fiftystatebanana January 2, 2015January 2, 2015

Janathon 2015 Is Go (Report Day 1 and 2)

This is my third Janathon, a-do-something-everyday-blog-everyday festival that has been uniting people online for five years. In an effort to maybe stretch out those New Years resolutions, the shindig has … Continue reading Janathon 2015 Is Go (Report Day 1 and 2)

By fiftystatebanana December 31, 2014December 31, 2014

My New Years Resolution Is Falling From Big Green Lips

I was going to post something about “Figh Errorism” but then I made a couple of cups of tea…which I imagined I could share with the Statue of Gliberty because … Continue reading My New Years Resolution Is Falling From Big Green Lips

By fiftystatebanana December 26, 2014December 27, 2014

Christmas Is Over, Time to Return Gifts for Cash Rant

Feeling dark. I found two dollars in my pocket and I was like, fuck yeah. My son goes, “Daddy, you’re rich!” If there’s anything more satisfying than the comely traditions … Continue reading Christmas Is Over, Time to Return Gifts for Cash Rant