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Twitter is all that?

There are times when I here an idea and I think "Genius. Unbelievable. Wish I'd thought of it. I see the potential." Then, there are other times where the idea doesn't register on my radar. Nothing. flatline. Even other times, I'm a pessimist about an idea - putting the idea down and unable to see the appeal. Twitter appealed to my third sense. Not only did I not get it, the idea of Twitter sounded ridiculous.

I cannot simply ignore a Tsunami.

So, the last couple of days have spent researching Twitter.

There are hundreds of articles and tutorials on using Twitter. Most still don't register with my purpose. Yesterday, I found out about Lance Armstrong's crash and broken collarbone ahead of conventional media outlets. That was interesting. Sad for Lance. So, that's one use. What are others?

Rowan and Holden

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Deafening review using Google definitions.

(Contraction of it is) a (a small piece or quantity of something) (requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish) to (perceive via the auditory sense) the (set of words that accompany music, either by speaking or singing) for the (preceding all others in time) few lines.
I like the (yielding readily to pressure or weight) and (difficult: not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish) (passage: the act of passing from one state or place to the next) within all the (poetry: literature in metrical form). The (short musical composition with words) has a (pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance) flow to it. It actually goes (in or at or to some place) instead of just (borne up by or suspended in a liquid) and then (aimless wandering from place to place) off.

Ripped off from StephanieBrooks.com. just one of many worth co-opting.

1) Jobs, resumes, CVs, cover letters and teaching philosophies. That's what I'm buried in right now. Fun.

2) I'm bummed that I Want Sandy is shutting down. I joined Twitter but I'm not much of a fan. Or maybe I just don' t get it. I get blogging and slideshows and video content and all that - but Twitter seems like noise to me.

3) I'd like to make teaching __________.

4) Why'd I let so much time pass?

Found this photo via an old long lost Snapfish account. Nice pic.

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Neal Schmitt

Music Program Adjunct Professor

Hocking College

740-753-9366

web.mac.com/professorneal

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Re-discovering old friends is exciting and scary and the flood of
memories is simply invigorating. Thinking about the choices and
situations that led us where we are and who we've become is an
interesting process. I miss some of these people more than they know.

Spinning around makes me dizzy.
Exhausted
and just a tad nauseous.

Bruce at OSU

I didn't try to squeeze in too close, and looking at the pics, I
should have... but we had a nice spot to watch Bruces' six song
set. The event was really well managed and moved along pretty
quickly. John Glen made a quick appearance and introduced Bruce. In
addition to his numerous concerts, Bruce mentioned he had been at OSU
in 2004 for Kerry and someone in the crowd reminded Bruce he had been
in Columbus in 1973 - opening for Sha Na Na! The songs were great
(Thunder road, The Rising, etc) and _ I was ready to vote for Bruce
for something as he delivered a very eloquent, moving endorsement of
Obama.

Today's Lesson

Creative Writing

Quick shot of transition about 7am. About 600 total racers. I'd call this a medium sized race. I saw one racer who was 8 years old and another who was 71!

The leaves are just hinting at the oncoming color explosion, the
nights are much cooler and the last triathlon of the Ohio season is
recorded. It's been an interesting and invigorating summer, as this
is my second full season of triathlons. All told, I completed 5
races; 2 Olympics (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run), 1 half (cancelled
swim, 56 bike, 13.1 run) and 2 sprints(1k/20k/5k). But those are
just the races.

I trained 5 or six days a week most weeks this summer. I had days
when I wanted to train hard and other days where the idea of running
or swimming seemed ludicrous. 50 mile bike rides are comfortable and
running an hour straight is a "medium" workout. I'm stronger and
leaner. I even got a bit faster, especially with my running. I like
how I feel and I'm even starting to like how I look.

I pour over Bicycling or Outside magazines and training bibles.
Watching the Tour de France was "must see" TV. I sold off some audio
gear to buy a new bike. My two hour bike fitting was another great
purchase. I've got my spandex shorts for my serious rides and I've
got my race outfit. I'm not obsessed but I am interested.

About four years ago, I considered seeing a nutritionist because I
was sluggish and tired. What was I eating that was making me tired?
Coincidentally, this was about a year after my ACL knee surgery. My
weight had climbed to 205. I've still got the number written down on paperwork at the
YMCA. Two oh frickin' five! Ugh. This morning, I weighed 166.5, the
lowest number I've seen, probably in twenty years. This can only be
beneficial, not only for me, but for my family.

I'm not saying the idea of an occasional nap doesn't bring a smile to
my face. . . or that I haven't had more than my fair share of ice
cream. But I know that I've earned it.

Here's just a few photos from my last race. Hurricane Ike didn't
deliver us rain, but a crazy 6 hour windstorm. 20mph winds with gusts
up around 60mph. Our power was out for a total of 51 hours and there
are still tens of thousands who still don't have electricity.

The swim was incredibly choppy due to the wind. No whitecaps, but it
felt like a speed boat kept racing by us, and we were swimming in
their wake.

The bike was tough. There are only 2 hills and it's incredibly flat.
But the wind . . . Wow! Of course, it was only at my back for the
short stretches, where reaching speeds of 27 or 28 mph was easy. Just
pedal and the wind will take you. But biking against the
wind . . .UGH!! That's tough and unrelenting. With the course on flat
back country roads, there was no hiding. Suck. It. Up. I was just
glad I was doing the shortest course.

And the run. Again flat and you wouldn't think the wind would be a
concern. You're only running 5 or 6 or 7mph, wind resistance doesn't
kick in until about 17mph, right? Today, you'd be wrong. Another
wow! Plus, my legs felt wasted from the pounding on the bike AND I
probably didn't have enough food in me. Excuses I know but I couldn't
push like I wanted. It just wasn't in me. I also know I'm just not
that mentally tough on the run. Me and running, we're tolerant
friends, but I know what I need to work on.

1:26:08
26/195 - overall
4th our of 12 in age group

places for each event
31st swim
15th on the bike
65th run

Coffee by candlelight. I manually ignited the gas stove and luckily I
have a French press to make my morning cup. Mmmmmmm.

Still in the dark at 6am, getting my bike off the car rack.