Six things saturday

Yeah, yeah... I know. I did not get Friday's post written, and I know your week is now completely ruined. If it will make you feel better, here's the next best thing...

1. Part of my problem yesterday was that I worked a rare Thursday night concert (as did Jane). The venue where we serve as volunteers (8 years and counting now) hosted Wishbone Ash. If you're not familiar, they're a British band who not only achieved notable success in the early to mid-1970s, but are also considered pioneers of the harmony twin lead guitar sound. Click the link to read about them. It was a surprisingly small crowd (less than 100), but the mostly old heads who were there kept us hopping at the bar all night!
2. Thursday was also my first run in the snow this winter. I think I did 5 miles (+1), and while there wasn't any snow on the ground really, the last half was in big floaty flakes that creates such a serene setting, which is so, so peaceful.
3. Pictured above is my favorite and maybe single most essential piece of running gear. I've had this Brooks Canopy Jacket for three years, and I love it! It is super light and thin, so I can wear it most any season whether it's in wind, rain, snow, or sun. And for as thin as it is, it keeps me surprisingly warm provided I have the right layering beneath it. I also like that it has two snaps which allow me to unzip it when I warm up but keeps it from flapping about.
4. Speaking of running, today I logged 9 miles, so unless something crazy happens, it's looks like I will be ready for the Half Marathon Trail Run in a few weeks. I've actually been feeling really good since taking a couple weeks off after the marathon earlier this month.
5. As for reading, I'm about 2/3 through John Mark Comer's The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. I have to admit, at first I was like, "Meh, I've read enough about this that I'm not sure this will be worthwhile." However, I must also admit that I was wrong. I am enjoying it, and finding it quite helpful. One little tidbit: Did you know that before Edison invented the lightbulb, the average person slept 11 hours a night? Craziness.
   
6. "Even if you don't have all the things you want, be grateful for the things you don't have that you don't want." (Bob Dylan on the advice his father gave him)

 Okay, hopefully you've forgiven me for yesterday by now. Although, word of warning, depending on how next week goes, we may have to call it a "holiday break." Eat as much as you want!