Counselor Simmons

Thanks to the wisdom of Scott Simmons and more than a couple Shiner Bocks, we had distance running pretty figured out by the end of the night.  Turns out my favorite part of the coaching convention is spending time around people that make me feel good about coaching.

Jim in his element

I can't explain the joy I felt when I found Jim in a gas station parking lot w/ four cases of Bud Light.  Sometimes things in life just feel right.

Manly Work

Took a bowl-making class at Highland Woodworking today.  The finished product actually looks pretty finished.  Those guys know what they're doing!

National Record Delivery Day

I was on a plane back from CO over Thanksgiving when this little guy went on sale at independent record stores -- fortunately, thanks to Backstreets I didn't have to go on a wild goose chase when I got home.

Xmas Spirit

Time to get in the holiday spirit -- Christmas music (thanks, Boss) and sugar cookies.  We may not be Paula Dean, but I think my hands still smell like butter.

Twain Tracksters

The track staff's annual Christmas trip to Twain's for shuffleboard.  Given the company I'm sure it's no surprise there was a lot of "coaching up" during the games.

Season of Giving

Becky & Shawn up the ante with an awesome Christmas present idea -- a gift certificate to Kiva.org.  If you haven't heard of it, check it out, it's pretty great.  And Oprah approves, so can argue?