Author Archives: Darryl

Elite, yet normal.

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Darryl

Here, Jens Voigt of Team Saxo-Bank shows The Internet around his hotel room.  I’m not particularly a follower of Voigt, but he is almost certainly a stronger athlete than I.  But he is still human, and shares the same kinds … Continue reading →

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91st isn’t soooooo bad?

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Darryl

I like seeing my name online, next to numbers that would have been absolutely impossible just three years ago.

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Gravity

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Darryl

gravity Originally uploaded by hkvam Pretty, random picture. That’s really all I have to say about it.

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Too much fun at work

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Darryl

Too much fun at work Originally uploaded by Specializedpics I think the key to having fun at work, is to work for a company that actually has a meaningful mission in life, that is to somehow improve lives for people … Continue reading →

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Yoga vs. Drinking.

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Darryl

You don’t need fancy yoga studio or the latest workout fashions to do a little yoga.  All you need is an empty bottle of Jack. (via one of those chain e-mail forwards…) Savasana: Child’s Pose: Bridge Pose: Plow:

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Gravity.

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Darryl

I’m still loving this song.  Still.

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A new, old look.

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Darryl

Yeah, my blog is now using the WordPress default theme.  And your point is?

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Help me find a bike!

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Darryl

So, a few of you know I’ve been looking for a bike for a little while, but I have no idea what to do!  And I’m hoping that’s where the twitterverse/blogosphere/whatever will come in handy! Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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That blue sensory awareness potion

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Darryl

I remember one summer in my childhood. My brother and I were dropped off at the community centre daycamp, and off we all went to the woods. When we got there, our fearless daycamp leaders gave us each a jar … Continue reading →

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We are the fans.

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Darryl

We do this for each other.  In the cold, in the rain, in the sunshine.  We are there for our friends, our neighbours.  We motivate each other. This weekend, I was handing out water at the 6-mile water station, and … Continue reading →

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