I listened to a lot of what one could call ambient this year. It helped. Repost because I left my absolutely favorite album of 2020 off the list by mistake. #FavoriteAlbumsOf2020

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While finishing up our holiday shopping, Laurie and I stopped by @rareformbrewco to pick up some provisions for the week. We decided to enjoy the outdoor seating, in December, and a beverage. This is my “supporting a local business” photo for my notional political campaign. (📸 by @library_shoes)

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This is my “I work in my community” photo op photo for the notional political campaign I am running in my head.

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The dog is now an unofficial member of the East Coast Trail & Ultra Running community. Thank you, @hatchettroy for making this dream come true. #AintNoLaws

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Shoveled out.

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Remember in this time of family, caring, and charity to leave a mug of bone broth out for Grogu, as the Child ©️ is the Reason for the Season. #HappyHolidays

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First snowfall? Bourbon? Yes to both.

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This is how my Wednesday turned out.

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This recommendation is proof that I have lived life well. #2Legit2Quit

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Also from @library_shoes, I was able to hang @semi_rad’s #PeriodicTable which was a birthday gift.

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Hung up my anniversary gift from @library_shoes! That’s a lot of miles represented by those medals. Thanks, babe. #FatGuyRunning #MedalMonday

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And this beauty with be the base for the stuffing and the dressing. #Thanksgiving #Bread

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Four years ago, when we could travel and have nice things. #marcoisland #SWFL

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It felt like winter last night.

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#MedalMonday 🏅#UpstateClassic #FatGuyRunning

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After the #UpstateClassic!

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We are so happy to be a sponsor for the #UpstateClassic. Good luck to all the runners today!

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So I think I am ready for this. #UpstateClassic

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Buttery whole wheat sandwich bread.

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My chilies are dried. Are yours?

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My chilies are dried. Are yours?

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It is an outstandingly beautiful day in #UpstateNY

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This required a push of about 60 miles over the last 10 days. @javelinajundred @aravaiparunning #FatGuyRunning #MedalMonday

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Grandma Pie. Largely because I did not want to have to dick around with peel and a stone. I just wanted some pizza. Sambal mixed into the sauce added a depth of flavor and heat that was appreciated.

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Sandwich bread. If we are going back to March and April, we may as well enjoy our bread.

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I realized that I don’t have one of these pictures.

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First day of early voting in NYS. In RensCo, these are the locations & the times and dates for EV. Below was my second attempt to vote at the Town of Brunswick Town Hall location. Voting is the bare minimum of civic engagement. Make a plan. Take a friend. Vote. (Or don’t. You have your reasons. Participatory democracy may not be your thing.)

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Autumn afternoon spent in front of a grill.

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“You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you.”

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When your #bookclub book is on the nose. #Transmetropolitan

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Pot roast is in the oven so a chance to enjoy such a beautiful autumn day with a quick, for me, run. (Or jog? Soft j?? Is it yog?) #FatGuyRunning

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Bread. Tried a couple of new things. Glad the day was cool enough to try them.

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It is an absolutely beautiful day today in Brunswick. #UpstateNY

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2020 Style, man. The @asics mask is pretty great. #FatGuyRunning

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Off of Peebles Island. #SeenOnMyRun

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Leg 4 with @library_shoes #yeti50mileultrachallenge #FatGuyRunning

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Halfway through Leg 3 of the #yeti50mileultrachallenge and I call this picture “Dumb Along The Mohawk”. #FatGuyRunning #HobbyJogger

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Leg 2 of the #yeti50mileultrachallenge in the books. Thanks @varickdesign for coming out with me. Off to shower. Leg 3 at Lyons Park at 2 pm. #FatGuyRunning

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Leg 1 of the #yeti50mileultrachallenge in the books. #FatGuyRunning

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And I made sure to grab a fresh & clean @buffofficial today. Also, it was the first time that I used an AI trainer that was keying on my pace for intervals and it wasn’t as weird as I expected. #FatGuyRunning

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Because it was early and chilly enough, I knew I wasn’t going to see anyone on my run this morning, so I did not bring a mask. I grabbed this buff that was nicely folded and threw it in my belt in case I wanted or needed something. Anyway, I finished my run and decided to put it on. I should have done the sniff test and not assumed that because it was folded that it was clean. #FatGuyRunning

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Back in college, a couple of us would road trip to Bennington for provisions. We would stop at JC’s Tavern because they had volleyball and a dirtbar feel. It’s been a long time since @unioncollege and there is a new partnership at the location. @thedutchmanstavern has a great name, great food, and fabulous service. @library_shoes and I stopped by on Monday afternoon. Outdoor seating available and spectacular COVID precaution enforcement.

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Happy 18th Birthday, @tristenea_.

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A couple of weeks ago, @semi_rad posted about a limited edition signed print. I thought it was great but too indulgent for me. Flash forward to last week. @library_shoes gets me the Ultra Fun Venn t-shirt as a birthday gift. I mention the limited edition print. Yesterday, she hands me this. I am delighted and she knows me really well. She had anticipated that I would covet this. Thank you, babe.

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So...this was the house where Shirley Jackson wrote “The Lottery” 72 years ago. Apropos of nothing, I love small VT towns.

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Even though it was virtual, it was fun* to run the #Helderberg2HudsonHalf yesterday. #FatGuyRunning #MedalMonday *YMMV

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I love this sign. #SeenOnMyRun

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When you ensure that your Virtual #Helderberg2HudsonHalf ends at your favorite brewery. I deserve the #TroyDivision and pizza. #FatGuyRunning #hobbyjogger

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I have a buckle. #FatGuyRunning #gvrat1000k

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#MedalMonday #FatGuyRunning #onenychallenge #OneNY1000k And with 3.54 miles this morning, another challenge bites the dust.

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