three random tidbits.

1. I did manage to slow my seven miles down yesterday, probably due to a combination of factors:

• slower music.
• gross humidity (it was only 70 degrees, but was it ever sticky).
• my ankle hurting toward the end.
• rain for the last third (I did see a rainbow, though!).

I wore my stubborn pants and finished the whole thing, though.

2. The prompt for the "homework" segment (listeners send in e-mail or voicemail stories on different topics) on All Things Considered tonight asked for stories about facing down a fear. I think I'm going to submit an e-mail about the whole bike-riding escapade.

3. Has anyone ever gone to the Playmakers sidewalk sale? I think I might go bright and early Thursday morning--is the shuttle bus really necessary?