Jalapeno Half, Part 1

I ran the jalapeno half marathon in Fort Worth, Texas.

After the race...
Some people whined on Facebook that they had to walk to their cars because the shuttle was not working.

The walk was no more than a few blocks, maybe about 7 blocks at the most.

However, I say: If you can't walk a few blocks after you've just run 13.1 miles (Half marathon distance), then what was the point of running 13.1 miles?
It is actually good for your legs, to walk after you run.

THE END.

Alice,
yours truly, North Dallas Homegirl

Today is THE END of the blogathon. Thank you.

It's Saturday

Happy Saturday.

It is Day 29 of the blogathon. It is almost over.
Let's review: this month I went to Savannah, Georgia, watched "Cheaters", read about the movie "The Bling Ring," and read Gloria's blog.
It doesn't get much more exciting.

thanks,
Alice
or North Dallas Homegirl

The Beginner's Guide To Leo Babauta

Here is a useful blog by Leo Babauta.

I looked at it recently & was impressed.

It is day 28 of the Blogathon.


Thank you for reading.

Alice, in a simple way, north dallas homegirl

Wayfarers. Woo hoo

I saw an advertisement for the sunglasses called Wayfarers on tv.

I read about these in the book Less than zero, which was released in 1985.
So I thought, are they coming back in style?

It turns out they've been in style for a long time, as you can see from the Wikipedia article above.
The author of Less Than Zero is Bret Easton Ellis.

Tom Cruise wears Wayfarer sunglasses in the picture below.

Also:
I went to the library. It is not as easy to renew your library card as I thought.


Thanks.
Good thursday
Alice
As "usual" North Dallas Homegirl

Food Trucks Are Here So You Can Feast Away

There is a new food truck park opening this weekend.

At 2500 W Mockingbird, wander among the traveling culinary "micro-centers" and feast.
The fun starts on Friday at 5 pm.

I'm not really a big fan of food trucks. In fact, sometimes I think, why not just go to a restaurant?
But you can go and eat like it's your last meal.
Thanks,
The Wednesday End.

Alice

in a culinary queen way, north dallas homegirl

Day 26, of the Blogathon.

Read Before Creativity Is Dead

I was reading a magazine article the other day, a headline, and it reminded me of how those in the writing business, especially at newspapers and magazines, constantly have to be creative.

Of course there are many forms of creativity.

however:
It is really hard to think of new and interesting headlines, and, ways to explain things every day. I know from firsthand experience.

So to everyone who does that, or even those who write for a living, kudos!

But, I am also wondering,
Is Creativity Dead?

Thanks, for reading.

Alice
In a "way", north dallas homegirl.

It is Day 25 of the blogathon.
Soon I will be done.

A Library Card: Why It Is Still Needed

My library card is torn and falling apart.

(I am vowing to get a new one, and to make sure my information is updated).
I haven't been to the library in at least 3 years.
Why you should feel guilty about not going to the library:
Libraries are diminishing in their importance, due to the internet, Kindles, and other factors related to the fact that it is 2013.
However, you should still go to the library.
At least, update and keep your card handy.

To sum it up: libraries are cool, are "treasures" with books you have not seen yet. Even cooler than half price books.

The End.

Thank you--
Alice,
or, in a nerdy way north dallas homegirl

Zoe Deschanel took a break from her "adorkable" schedule recently, to come to Dallas, TX.

Magnetic Poetry: One. Tasty. Blog.

I don't see a point to magnetic poetry.
Most of the words are useless.

Having said that, here is my own magnetic poetry... made up, partially, of ACTUAL magnetic poetry that I have at home:

One Tasty Blog Mmmmm.

new topic:
The other day I was paying at a restaurant. This was in the morning. I just had a small order, toast and coffee. The manager was annoyed--pretty upset-- at the waiter because he didn't put my order in. So someone else had to do it.
(Since I think the waiter is efficient), I could have said something like, "Don't be too upset, his customer service skills are unparalleled."
But I did not.
But, I can say that next time.

The End.
thanks

Alice
In a Sunday way, North Dallas Homegirl.

Happy summer.