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Yoga plus

January 10, 2013

This evening Carl and I went to our first Yoga class.
I have to admit I had some trepidation since I am a stiff, middle-aged plus, sore backed novice.

Luckily the day was busy and there was not a lot of time to dwell on the level of embarrassment that might occur.

We were the first to arrive, and eventually a few others started drifting in.
Many remarked that Margaret (the teacher) was not there yet.

When Margaret arrived it was clear she was the oldest in the room by at least a decade and probably two.
An 80-year old +/-.
Very smooth, clear, direct, and she cleared away my anxiety.

And one whole lot more limber than I am.
I bend in some directions, but not in others.
I learned that a hinge is different from any place you might feel a bend should occur.
I learned I have no idea when to breathe, and may try breathing out twice in a row.

It was enjoyable, and I think I can feel some of those stretched muscles waking up.
I think they may be just a bit grumpy.

I will be happy to go back next week.

On a completely different note, Carl spent the day with his two-year old and Flat Stanley.

Flat Stanley at the Space Needle

Flat Stanley at the Space Needle

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Snow?

January 10, 2013

Just one of the possibilities for today. It did flurry at work yesterday, but nothing at home. I expect a repeat performance today.
The basement demolition is continuing, but at a slower pace. Two reasons; Jay’s back and Carl’s new job.

The back is doing better, thank you, and the tools are starting to look like fun again.

Carl is really enjoying the new job. A 2-year old girl with a good attitude. So far they have spent time at the Seattle Center, aquarium, and I think the zoo.

They seem to have clicked is a good description.

So, the Seahawks managed to get past the other Washington last week, and are heading to Atlanta. And so are our kids.

Tickets to the game were much more reasonable than the Redskins tickets, and still reasonably close, geographically. At least to Rey (TN). NYC for Ashlan is a bit further, and includes some buses. I don’t quite get the logistics, but they have a plan.

And tonight is my first ever yoga class. I tried to follow a DVD that came with the yoga mat. Let’s just say I may test the instructor’s patience.

There has been more, including an awesome dinner with friends from afar and their family. But we are getting close to work, so I should stop.

This has been a measurement of how much I can type on a smart phone in half an hour.

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