Bomb!

Allegedly, there was a "mysterious package" left inside a bank after a robbery on Downtown Kirkland. That could only mean one thing these times: A bomb threat.







Thank god they're open on Saturdays.

'everything in its right place'

Everything is in its right place. At least when talking about the array of nails, screws, and metal plates holding to my ankle. A little pain every now and then, expected swelling when standing or walking too much, but nothing serious so far. My recovery seems to be evolving very good, and I should be able to return to my active lifestyle within a year or so.

What is not in the right place is everything else. Until now, I never realized how important being an active person is to keep myself together. Lack of mobility and regular exercise is taking me downhill - really fast - in my personal and professional life. Bills pile up on my desk, I keep forgetting important appointments and meetings, I'm unable to concentrate even on the simplest tasks, and side projects pile up incomplete around the house. I've been drinking twice as many beers as I normally do, I sleep in, and to focus is a real challenge. As a result I'm starting to feel insecure and sorry about myself, even a little angry at the world that 'conspired' to put me in this situation. Oh sticky bitterness. How can I possibly shake you off my constipated Psyche?

ellos y nosotros

«Qué fácil hablan de la violencia en Guate aquellos que están en Miami o algo así» dijo Alex mientras se tomaba un espresso en aquél café del Seattle Center. «¡No como nosotros que estamos aquí bien jodidos!».