O rly? Lockdowns are scientifically ineffective. And have disastrous economic ramifications. There are all sorts of things to care about right now. One that feels “smaller” in significance compared to, well, anything else in our dumpster fire country is Austin’s banned camping ban (double negative: homeless or really any people can currently camp wherever they…
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It seems weird to publish this scheduled post now, as we watch an unprecedented event take place at the Capitol. But perhaps there isn’t a more poignant time to suggest that you read this awesome analysis of why “Being Woke” is as divisive as racism itself. “We live different lives, we have different views. It’s…
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Live from Brazil … lest you think I forgot your covidtainment post! After wearing a mask for 11 hours in an airplane and longer in airports, I can assure you I have forgotten nothing about covid. Brazil’s enforcement/social experience of masking up is pretty similar to Texas’, so it feels pretty natural here. Meanwhile, love…
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I’m headed out on my first airplane trip in 10 months. To help understand COVID-19, the data, science, and politics, make sure you sign up for the new newsletter from my dear friend and the smartest, most logical Nurse Practitioner I know: bit.ly/veronicamax Entertainment An 8-mile long wall of art deep in the Amazon is…
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The weather here in Austin is sublime. Chilly mornings, perfect afternoons. It makes everything better. Plant Update My string of pearls plant is blooming! Who knew that was a thing? I bought it at Austin Flower Company early in the pandemic and it is thriving. Time to learn how to propogate! Entertainment Episode 12 of…
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WHAT A WEEK. Support Yo Friends (or my friends) HeartSupport’s new veteran initiative Workout I said I was deleting this section, but then Power Athlete published a stellar post on simple training rules. And then I hit a workout at very cool new gym Hit Athletic in Austin! It won’t be my all-time gym, but…
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As we wait in suspended animation, let’s check out this week’s checklist… Workout We’re retiring this category because now that I have a garage gym and BFree is open for socially-distanced in-person classes AND there’s a Peleton that’s plenty of workout for me. Still gotta get that hip hop dance in though!! Daydream Wednesday 845,000…
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Workouts Now that I have the barbell and plates, it seems that I need a squat rack (it never ends…). But I could definitely make this cheap af version! Mental workout: change/create some small habits. Entertainment Support CF and see a virtual Comedy show!! Tix are $35 here and proceeds go to CFF Central Texas.…
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Workouts My plates are here to complement my barbell, and I couldn’t be happier… driveway workouts for the win! But now I might be getting addicted and need so many more things!! Mark your calendar for next Saturday’s Yoga in the Park with Shelby! To Do / Entertainment Saturday is National Public Lands Day! Find…
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I can’t keep up with ANYTHING this week. How is a four-day work week not actually a break, just cramming the work of five days into four? (Also this supports my proven theory—as I worked them for three years—that four-day work weeks are just as productive if not more so than five-day works weeks, but…