Monthly Archives: November 2008

My Workout

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Brian

So given that I am in a foreign country and don’t have the time, money or space for a huge workout center, I’ve been using this pretty-easy-to-follow workout vid. I might have linked to it in the past, but it’s … Continue reading →

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On This Day

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Brian

1694: One of the greatest French writers, famous for his critical capacity and satiric wit and still widely revered as a courageous crusader against tyranny, bigotry, and cruelty, Voltaire was born this day in 1694. 1620: 41 male passengers on … Continue reading →

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Russian Language

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Brian

Yesterday I ordered two books to help me from the fine folks at McGraw-Hill. They are textbooks from 1985. I wonder how good/bad they will be. and if they will help me master a little more of this language. Downside: … Continue reading →

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What You Lose

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Brian

I am starting to understand now that to gain anything, something must be given up. It’s both a terrible and wonderful realization. As long as life keeps swirling around, I suppose I can ride the wild wind.

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The ‘Who I Am’ section has been updated.

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Brian | Leave a comment