21 November
2021
20 November
2021
From the bartender’s corner – Steinbeck
Another drink that I could not locate the origin of the name of. I was looking in Sharmila’s fridge to see what fruits we have. Apparently, “only grapes” was the answer. Did some research and decided to try this drink. I cannot recollect ever before having to squeeze grapes into any cocktail. I would not recommend this to anybody. Just did not have any character in the nose, palate or length.
In any case, this is vodka, club soda and squeezed grapes.
19 November
2021
Best way to wrap up the week
18 November
2021
From the bartender’s corner – 104 percent
14 November
2021
From the bartender’s corner – Racquet Club
14 November
2021
Maiden ride on Pegasus
First things first… the new bike has been christened “Pegasus”. Sharmila named this one. The first one was named Phoenix by Natasha.
Second, the maiden trip included a stop at my best friend’s (Amitesh) house first . He, being a man of high standards had made himself scarce when I showed up. After having a brief conversation with his dog across a glass window – a la in a prison – I proceeded to my ultimate destination – the hospice I spend time in every Sunday afternoon.
The first realization of novelty hit me moment I got off the bike. I had no rear bag. Or any face masks for that matter that I carry in it. Fortunately, the hospice gave me a couple!!
14 November
2021
This is why I do not like going to grocery stores
The place is filled with illogical things. Plus I have this penchant for spotting everything under the sky other than the one thing I went there for.
All I needed was some juice. I kept spinning around the place looking intently, but unsuccessfully, for it. After a tip from a fellow shopper that there are two different locations for fruit juices (one for refrigerated and the other not so), I finally drifted in the right direction.
Except that I stopped cold on my way and strode back a few steps to confirm that I saw what I thought I saw. Now, you can see for yourself.
You cannot put Rogaine under “Shaving Needs”. Rogaine does not participate in any part of the shaving process. In fact, it does quite the opposite of the general concept of shaving. Which customer seeking Rogaine makes a beeline for the “Shaving Needs” section?
For a fleeting moment, it occurred to me that I should mention it to the girl at the check out counter. Then, thought the better of it since the lady who had given me the tip was standing right behind me in the queue at the counter. I did not want her to publicly point out that I did not where the juice was either!!
And that is how I survived this morning’s grocery shopping.
13 November
2021
From the bartender’s corner – Nineteenth hole
13 November
2021
Guess what arrived today?
13 November
2021
Revenge is best served at sub-10 pace
Somewhat humiliated and frustrated by the fall, decided to go for another 4 miler today and try to see if I could run at a pace that I was comfortable with when I was five years younger. Today, my comfortable pace is more like 11 min/mile. Checked my running records from when I was 50 and it seemed like most of my runs were at 10 min/mile.
I cannot say how much my body is going to hurt later today, but I did match (and beat) my pace from the five years younger Rajib. After the warm up first mile, each subsequent mile came at around 9 min 30 seconds.
Coming to think of it, I really do not care now how much my body might hurt today. Somethings are done just to prove the point that you are too obstinate to accept the obvious!
