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September 11, 2004

In Search of Warmer Spaces

I caught an interesting perspective piece on home, family, and emotional dysfunction the other night. Garden State is a pretty cool film, even if we in the wine world might call it a little unbalanced -- a very light and fluffy opening with a harsh melodramatic lingering finish. Still I can take a lot away from the piece, which is what's best in the end.

Stephen-waterfall.jpg In search of peace through exploration of nature today, I decided to wander about the Ithaca area with Stephen, travelling to Fillmore Glen Falls and Taughannock Falls (pictured). We chatted away the afternoon in slow conversation of family comparison. I've missed such non-strenuous and therapeutic behavior over the last few weeks -- I've been running myself stupid averaging 25k on my shoes, and easing off my biking only a little. Waaaay too much time alone with a very elevated heart rate is fine for strengthening the lungs, but doesn't do much good for the brain. As a creature defined as primarily cerebral, I'd have to say that behavior pattern change is in order. We have a few more hikes planned out, and some travelling to see DJN in a few weeks.

Still, if I can manage to keep the running up during the week, the Philadelphia Marathon may be in the cards. Of course that's a rather tenuous self-promise, but after dropping my Wine & Beer Appreciation course, it may become a reality.

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