On meeting an (running) Icon...

When I first moved here I used to always see this man running on Hill Rd, that I swore was Bill Rodgers. Really friendly guy always waved said "good morning", "have a great run," etc.. Everyone said I was crazy... I thought, probably so. Why would a world class runner acknowledge me? Well tonight Bill laid this idea to rest. He says "yeah, yeah, yeah, I run Hill Road and Middle Rd all the time!" Mystery solved. And he invited me to run in his race on Sunday.

And if you ever met him you would say of course he said hello. He is the friendliest, most talkative man ever!! So nice!! He gave everyone individual attention. Such amazing treat meeting him. Life is complete!!!

At Marx Running in Acton, MA.

Thursday

Ominous looking morning clouds over Acton as I arrived at the shop.

Many Faces of The Gray One...

Buggy Art and frame ship-isms

A bug under the glass. Did he think the flowers were real and slithered in for a taste?

Other fun encounters... a woman looking at 8 x 10 ready made frames "I need an 8 x 10 that is more rectangular." Ummmm....

A man picks up his framing order. "It has plastic on it right?" Plastic wrap? "No plastic glass?"   

Slip Sliding Away

Foggy, slippery morning. Delays, cancellations...I couldn't understand why. Then I slid to my car, oooh now I understand, luckily I had nothing in my arms, or I do believe I would have been on the ground. the warmer temperatures feel wonderful though.

First Run in a week

The cold weather has kept me off the road this week, but I got out this morning. Accuweather said 20 degrees. Was still cold despite double layer of socks and gloves. My eyes were watering from the brisk cold air. Felt good being out again. The pond was frozen with several frozen rings visible as if water ripples froze in place. I am always impressed by the quietness in the air during these morning runs. Still and quiet.  One can never have too much nature.

Full Moon over West Acton

Beautiful clear night with a mystical looking full moon.