Google Logo as Bar Code
Google’s logo is a bar code today (to celebrate the invention of the bar code). I scanned it with my Android phone to see what it meant:
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My Turn as the Crafts Editor at a Smut Publisher
In a recent email exchange with a prospective author and an editorial colleague, I mentioned how I’d spent some time away from my current employer before returning as the prodigal editor for the series I’m working on now. When the author asked where I’d been and why, I just said that it was kind of a long story but that I’d be happy to tell it if he was interested. When my fellow editor added, “It is a very cool story, and if I recall correctly, there’s at least one kinky book involved,” it struck me that it was indeed a pretty good yarn, one which more than just this particular author might get a kick out of.
Whether out of embarrassment, hesitation to speak ill (or say things that might be interpreted that way, just because of the content) of a previous employer, or just because of a need to put the experience behind me, I’ve been publicly silent on the topic of my brief hiatus, but enough time has gone by that I think I can safely tell the tale to a wider audience. Still, because I generally intend this blog to be appropriate for all audiences, I think I’ll use the “Continue Reading” link for the first time ever on this particular post.
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Running Boston Marathon for Cancer Research
UPDATE: My Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge fundraising page is ready to accept donations. Thanks in advance for your support!
Exactly two weeks ago today, I started a new training videoblog. Beyond moving all running-specific chatter away from my main personal site here, I had another specific purpose in mind, which I didn’t reveal at the time because my plan required acceptance of an application I’d filed on that same day. I received that acceptance today, and I’m excited to share the news with my followers here, in the hopes that you’ll also follow and support me over there.
Elisabeth is discussing. 
Brian Sawyer
San Francisco Marathon Race Report
I finally got around to writing up my race report for the marathon I ran a month ago, and for the past week I’ve been blogging it in several guest posts over at Marathon Mama.
Now that the whole thing is up, here’s a roundup of all the pieces:
- Scratching My Seven-Year Itch
- San Francisco Marathon Dramedy, Act I
- San Francisco Marathon Dramedy, Act II
- San Francisco Marathon Dramedy, Act III
- San Francisco Marathon Dramedy, Act IV
Thanks again to everyone who supported me throughout my training, followed me during the race, and left such thoughtful comments for me on Twitter, Facebook, email, etc. I really appreciated it and know that all many of you wanted in return was to actually hear how it went. So, these posts are for you (you know who you are).
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TJ Thomasson
Hi,
How was the SF Marathon? I am doing the Nike Marathon in October in SF… Any tips? lol
It will be my first marathon.
Also, I will be in Nashville this weekend. Any cool groups to run with? Any nice places to run? It’s my first time to Nashville, so I know nothing about the area.
I have 16 miles to do either Sat or Sun morning.
Thanks,
tj
Brian Sawyer
Pure Knits
Two years ago, when I was an editor at a craft publisher, I worked a photo shoot for a book titled Pure Knits, a collection of sophisticated knitting patterns using luxurious yarns in shades of only one color: white. We rented an RV, loaded up models and completed projects, and drove to locations at Crane Beach in Ipswitch and the nearby salt marshes.
Some beautiful photos were taken, many of which would appear in the final book, but my favorite pictures from the shoot are among the outtakes: Here’s just a sample:
Well, I was beginning to think it would never happen, but that book is finally in print. I received an advance copy this week, and I’m very proud of it on a number of levels.
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Lichen
I grew up about a mile down from Crane’s Beach. What a magical place. I’ll order the book for the Library tomorrow… can’t wait to see. Congrats.
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penny
I can easily substitute my beloved grey for all the white. and I agree the original cover is much more pleasant. Yay for it finally happening. i’ve found cute babies sell patterns and yarn. I knit a project in yarn I didn’t want to knit and for a pattern that didn’t really excite me all because the baby model was so darned cute. It worked out perfectly because I ended up needing a gift just as I was finishing it up, but still…
Brian Sawyer
The Best of Johnny Cash’s American Recordings
I know it’s been awhile between posts, but I just had to share this single-CD mix I culled from Johnny Cash’s five American Recordings albums, featuring original compositions, traditional songs, and covers of songs originally written and recorded by artists as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, Nine Inch Nails, U2, Depeche Mode, and more. This is pure gold, and it makes me sad to know there won’t be a sixth album in the series.
Here’s the track listing for my own personal “best of” album:
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The version Cash did in the “Hurt” song is just simply awesome, one of the best time in the history of the music.
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YOU FORGOT RİNG OF FİRE AND WALK THE LINE
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Brian Sawyer
Also great songs, of which he had many, but neither “Ring of Fire” nor “Walk the Line” were part of his American Recordings.
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Olivier
Just recently got all these albums, I love every single one of them!
My favorite songs are Spiritual (reminds me of the moment I had to say goodbye to a close friend for good) I hung my head (simply amazing story) and especially The Mercy Seat, chills all over my body whenever I hear this song. If I listen it in bed, it brings me in a certain peace and meditation I cant describe.
Anyway I always really like your taste aswell, I’ve never picked cotton is a great song about his youth.
Goodbye!
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alsch890
I know this is a late reply but I just wanted to say great post! I was looking for someone elses opinion on a compilation like this and I am glad to say mine almost matches yours.
I would add Rowboat and Sea of Heartbreak from Unchained and swap Down There By The Train for The Man Who Couldn’t Cry simpyl for the way Cash’s personality shines through on the live version.
Would love to hear what you would add from Ain’t No Grave, it’s almost as if someone read this post and dug out the 6th album!
Brian Sawyer
Marathon Training with Google’s “My Tracks” on G1 Android Phone
Okay, first off, my memory isn’t so short that I don’t remember what I wrote in January about the intrinsic rewards of running my own race and the corresponding implication that I would likely never desire to run another marathon ever again. As it turns out, a few months later, though I still believe the first part, the second part has gradually evolved into an actual need to run another marathon.
Brian Sawyer
Plagiarized Through a Translator?
Here’s something interesting: “Running My Own Race,” by LiveJournal user alexbutlervc* (not his own race, as it turns out):
If it looks familiar, that’s because it’s awfully similar to a post I wrote in January. Yes, that’s me in the picture, and even the links are mine (to my Twitter stream and my MapMyRun.com profile).
Brian Sawyer
Introducing The Back of the Napkin
A brief, hands-on video introduction to the Introduction to Dan Roam’s excellent book, The Back of the Napkin:
Brian Sawyer
Jellyfish Zen
Taken today at the New England Aquarium in Boston:
I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly.
Great story Brian. Glad you decided to share. Definitely made my morning