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Post 1813, Day 41 of 2017
- 2,233 days since I started this blog -
- 2,233 days since I started this blog -
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| From Reverend Ken's Birthday Bash and Survivor's Ball: "Starry Night" |
Syracuse is a good place to live - it has been for me.
You have now read an unprecedented first sentence writen about Syracuse that didn't mention snow (it took a second sentence).
The snow doesn't impact me much. I grew up in New York City, and although the Winters were slightly shorter and less intense, I recall the snow being a bigger deal there than here, where it snows more than any other metropolitan are in the US (it's true - one would think Buffalo or Anchorage would have more snowfall, but they don't). And it was definitely a much bigger problem when I lived in Duchess Country, about three hours downstate.
Although snow was rare in North Carolina, it was a disaster whenever it happened. What happened more frequently during the Winter was ice storms, and they were a major hassle indeed.
OK - that's enough about that. The US News and World Report just came out with their 100 best cities to live in (ranking the cities in the US with a population of more than a hundred thousand (which Syracuse is in 175th place, size wise). Syracuse came in at #28 (not bad; but dig this: It was the top placer (#1) from New York State).
The reasons are not the reasons I like living here. My reason boils down to one: I like the music scene here. A lot.
I know some local musicians who think I'm daft. It is difficult to make a living in music here. Gigs are hard to come by, pay is at 1970s levels. But the musicians are wonderful, generous, welcoming; and there is a lot of talent here.
And i am Fool, the best playing experience I've ever had.
When the music's over, I'll leave. Until then, I'm damned grateful to be here.
You have now read an unprecedented first sentence writen about Syracuse that didn't mention snow (it took a second sentence).
The snow doesn't impact me much. I grew up in New York City, and although the Winters were slightly shorter and less intense, I recall the snow being a bigger deal there than here, where it snows more than any other metropolitan are in the US (it's true - one would think Buffalo or Anchorage would have more snowfall, but they don't). And it was definitely a much bigger problem when I lived in Duchess Country, about three hours downstate.
Although snow was rare in North Carolina, it was a disaster whenever it happened. What happened more frequently during the Winter was ice storms, and they were a major hassle indeed.
OK - that's enough about that. The US News and World Report just came out with their 100 best cities to live in (ranking the cities in the US with a population of more than a hundred thousand (which Syracuse is in 175th place, size wise). Syracuse came in at #28 (not bad; but dig this: It was the top placer (#1) from New York State).
The reasons are not the reasons I like living here. My reason boils down to one: I like the music scene here. A lot.
I know some local musicians who think I'm daft. It is difficult to make a living in music here. Gigs are hard to come by, pay is at 1970s levels. But the musicians are wonderful, generous, welcoming; and there is a lot of talent here.
And i am Fool, the best playing experience I've ever had.
When the music's over, I'll leave. Until then, I'm damned grateful to be here.
Food and Diet
Today's Weight: 203.6 lbs.
Previous Weight (2/9/17): 203.4 lbs.
Net Loss/Gain: + 0.2 lbs.
Diet Comment
Ahh, well - there's yesterday's extra carbs showing up. I'm ready for the weekend, and should be able to come back Monday weighing a little less. Also, with a new scale, I'll be able to know my weight down to the tenth - no more am I bound to even-order two-tenths weights.
Food Log
Breakfast
6:25pm: Green protein smoothie with coconut milk, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, wild blueberries, celery, whey powder (36g protein), hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, cinnamon, coconut oil and stevia-inulin blend.
Lunch
Dinner
12:05am: Pepperoni, kimchee, and a Quest bar.
6:25pm: Green protein smoothie with coconut milk, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, wild blueberries, celery, whey powder (36g protein), hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, cinnamon, coconut oil and stevia-inulin blend.
Lunch
9:45pm: Burger and cole slaw.
Dinner
12:05am: Pepperoni, kimchee, and a Quest bar.
Liquid Intake
Espressos: 1; Coffee: 0 oz.; Tea: 0 oz.; Water: 80+ oz.
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