The LSAT for Disillusioned Paralegals

Laugh of the day: The LSAT for Disillusioned Paralegals.


You're welcome.

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Chocolate Find!

I am down to one itty-bitty little square of sweetriot's organic, fair-trade, vegan, 85% cacao dark chocolate!

Nooo! Where's the nearest Whole Foods?

image from http://kidwinks-blog.blogspot.com

Unfortunately no one is paying me to tell you it's delicious, but I'll tell you anyway! It's smooth and silky, and there's a certain something - the very slightest hint of - dare I say, salt? - but salt is not listed as an ingredient so I'm not sure what wondrous yumminess I'm tasting. Try it and see what I mean!

Sweetriot is dedicated to global justice; its mission statement is "to create a more just and celebrated multicultural world for our next generation." Not that I need another reason to gobble it up!

Eating Seasonably: May

Courtesy of Eat Seasonably

Oh what a beautiful wheel!  It makes me want to go and buy a cart-full of fruits and vegetables. The interactive chart is sponsored by Eat Seasonably, a UK organization, so it applies more to the climate there than in the United States but may be considered a close enough approximation, depending on where you live.

What's in stock for May? Rhubarb and asparagus are considered the best produce for the month, but cauliflower, spinach, curly lettuce, and cucumber are also in season.

Bon appetit!

Week Off

Image from http://www.therunningfront.com/

I can't say this week off is entirely voluntary. I would run just about every day if I could. But this week I'm taking a break because my body said, Enough.

There's no shortage of strong opinions when it comes to the topic of running injuries. Is it running itself that incurs injuries, or is it bad form? Maybe it's a little of both, and maybe it varies from person to person. But I've been struggling with two injuries for a long time now (a chronic strain to the right quadriceps and, more recently, a very tight right calf that seems to pull easily) and this week decided to give in to them, let them rest.

Even in the absence of injury, a week off once in a while can be very beneficial. There seems to be a consensus among scientists and athletes that the human body emerges from a periodic rest period in a state much more receptive to exercise and better prepared to build muscle. A less talked about advantage to taking a week off is the mental and emotional break--the chance for your mind to detach from its focus on performance and the body. You can use the extra time to catch up with a friend, tidy up your living space, read a book, cook dinner, or anything your heart desires! The point is, a break from routine has mental as well as physical benefits; when you return to your routine, you'll likely notice renewed energy and enthusiasm as well as endurance and strength.

May we all have the knowledge, resources, and wisdom to know how to heal our injuries and when to take a break. Here's to a healthy lifetime of running!

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Question: Did you transition to barefoot or minimalist running successfully? How did your body acclimate to the change, and what are your tips for an efficient and successful transition?