file under 'near-death experiences'

Feb 08, 2010 15:28

So I was out running earlier, in broad daylight, which should be a lot more safe than, say, when I run in the dark at 5:00 am. Right? Well, there's this hill on the way back to my neighborhood, and it kind of curves around, so you have to pay attention while you're driving on it. I was on the sidewalk, running down the hill, as you do, when all ( Read more... )

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theamusedone February 8 2010, 21:18:47 UTC
I am so glad you were okay! Scary stuff.

Also, as I was reading this, Thank You, Lord, for Sending me the F Train. Thank you again for introducing me to his music!

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carolinecrane February 9 2010, 02:36:41 UTC
You're entirely welcome! I really do love Mike Doughty. I've been listening to him non-stop all week. Well, not when I was running. Maybe that's why I almost got run over today! But probably not.

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rabidfan February 8 2010, 22:48:04 UTC
I'm glad you're safe and reasonably sound. That was a little close.

Don't be too hard on the Google-feeble. I'm computer-in-general-feeble so I have a soft spot for them!

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carolinecrane February 9 2010, 02:35:49 UTC
I know, it was crazy.

The Google class was kind of fun. Tomorrow night I'm teaching Intro, which is decidedly more painful.

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twincy February 8 2010, 23:39:58 UTC
You have daisies on your LJ layout, this pleases me.

Also, Mike Doughty! I love "I Just Want the Girl in the Blue Dress to Keep on Dancing" more than is sane and yet I haven't really gotten into his other work. But, snagging these, with thanks. ♥

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carolinecrane February 9 2010, 02:34:53 UTC
Daisies and a quote from you! It's completely Daisy-fied.

I love Mike Doughty, so I'm always happy when other people enjoy it too.

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shadowhuntress February 9 2010, 00:00:36 UTC
OMG, what is wrong with people?! I'm glad that you weren't hurt.

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carolinecrane February 9 2010, 02:33:41 UTC
Thanks, me too! Nobody pays attention anymore. It's scary.

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turtlespirit February 9 2010, 03:32:50 UTC
" . . . when all of a sudden this car whips around the corner and MOUNTS THE PAVEMENT like ten feet in front of me."

The reason mothers go grey and shiver all the time.

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