Projects
Once upon a time, I was a painter. Hopefully, I will find the time (and space)
to pick it up once again. Most graciously, my friend
Bill
snapped and uploaded photos
of some of my artwork.
In 2006, I did some writing for
Kitchen Democracy,
one of those web sites where you think 'yeah - that's what the internet is for'. It was fascinating to learn more
about how local politics work. In Berkeley, it is also entertaining and sometimes exhausting.
I wrote two articles concerning Berkeley, CA:
Zoning Approval of new Trader Joe's
"Downzoning"
Swimming - Training
I do most of my training at the Berkeley YMCA in the
lap pool. The schedule is
great and there's always room for one more in the lane.
In the summer, I love swimming at Temescal Pool,
which is run by the city of Oakland. The pool is a really odd size at
33 1/3 yards. The schedule
is a little tighter than at the Y, but it's pretty reasonable. I really
like training outdoors, partly because I get to wear my cool looking mirror spaceman
goggles.
If you're going to do any bay swims at all, I highly recommend getting out in
Aquatic Park at least a few times a year. You just can't
beat being out in the bay on a nice summer day. You can swim "laps" along the bouys,
or a more interesting "perimiter swim" around the circle. If you're
seriously hard-core, check into joining the Dolphin Club. I am not seriously
hard-core - not like these folks. Just do be safe, I'd recommend
checking for any nasties in the water. I have had some, uh, issues
in the past with the water.
Swimming - Results
September 20, 2003: Alcatraz to Aquatic Park (Sharkfest)
Time: 38:41.1 All Results
September 19, 2004: Ayala Cove on Angel Island to Tiburon (RPC Tiburon Mile)
Time: 31:04.0 All Results
June 26, 2005: Alcatraz to Chrissy Field in the Presidio (Alcatraz Challenge - Swim Only)
Time: 50:15.1 All Results
July 16, 2006: Alcatraz to Chrissy Field in the Presidio (Alcatraz Challenge - Swim Only)
Time: 47:21.8 All Results