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December BookEnds Column on Novels that Make Great Gifts

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5iqgfjo60keoqjc/DECEMBER%202016%20GAZETTE.pdf?dl=0

Filed Under: Book Review, Diablo Gazette Tagged With: books, gift ideas, novel

Inca Trail: Hiking, Hangover, Books and Falling: Week 2

The Inca Trail saga continued this week with the challenge of juggling the demands with work and family.  While I didn’t make it to the gym for a single visit, I did manage to get out for a hike on five of seven days and a short jog/walk around the neighborhood.  Only one day of total breakdown in training wasn’t too bad.

Okay, so it wasn’t a true hangover, but I did indulge in a little too much wine during the BBQ that I hosted to welcome my sister who flew in for a visit.  When I hit the steep incline on my usual hike, I felt a bit queasy.  I soldiered on and to my surprise and delight, the feeling passed.  Useful information, given that some of the symptoms of altitude sickness mirrors a hangover.

My other success was getting my pack weight up to twelve pounds—the amount I’ll be hefting up the trail.  On Monday, I added Stephen King’s 11/22/63.  On Tuesday, I shoved in Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol.  The weight adds a new level of difficulty.

Sunday included a scary fall as I hydroplaned on loose rocks.  I rolled my ankle, but managed to prevent a catastrophe (aka a sprained ankle).  Overall, I was pleased with my Week 2 progress.

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: altiitude sickness, books, falling, Inca Trail, Machu picchu, training

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Ekphrasis Speaking Event at Orinda Library 5/4/23

I’ve been chosen to speak about “Contentment” my art initiator project on Saturday at the Ekphrasis Reception on 5/4/23. The speakers will be on hand from 3 to 5 pm and the talks will be held at the Orinda Library Auditorium between 3:30 and 4:30 pm.

12/7/23 Event- New Zealand Great Walks and Great Bird

Mount Diablo Audubon Society presentation, Main Speaker, 7:30 pmPleasant Hill Community Center at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, 94523

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