Quote of the Day

Harvey Fierstein in the New York Times:

"If I were of frat boy age and I had $100, would I opt for a Broadway ticket or would I want to spend that on booze and drugs?" Mr. Fierstein asked. "Even I, and I am as gay as a pink leather piñata, would choose booze and drugs."

Accomplishment

What with the coming of little Leo, I find myself with less free time these days than previously. Exercise time has been especially scarce, sadly. As a result, through inactivity and age, I now have more lard around my midsection than at any other time in my life. It is perfectly understandable, but I am displeased nonetheless.

I went to the gym tonight, and tried running on the treadmill for the first time in months. I am pleased to announce that in defiance of all reason, I was able to run three miles in just under 24 minutes. I am especially pleased because I hold the eight-minute mile as my minimum acceptable pace.

Of course, I will be paying for this for the rest of the week.