What is Sleep?

The TV ad by LUNESTA illustrates it as a restful state. Where you Metamorph into a butterfly that serenely touches down in exotic Ports O’ Call. You then awaken with a smile on your face.

My Definition

A restless state of stillness. Which may involve bizarre dreams, tossing and turning - in cold or hot sheets, pillow fights, numerous clock checks, visits to the bathroom, sounds from train whistles,
my dog barking, and an occasional; yes, an occasional episode of loss of consciousness.
Luckily it does not affect my motor capabilities the next day. I’m able to run along OK. But just don’t ask me to do anything complicated.

Some Rewards:

• You have time to plan next day’s To Do list.
• You can watch simpleminded TV programs.
• The first cup of coffee tastes so good.
• You burn calories – by tossing and turning.
• You might hear a burglar before he breaks in.
• You can manufacture your own day dreams.
• And the best benefit - Daily Cat Naps!

Image - The Picture Collection of the New York Public Library

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Runners Love Coffee

The #1 drug for runners – caffeine! (Well, for some, after Advil.)
Over the years I’ve tried many different methods of making coffee at home. It seems like I’m always searching for that best Cup of Joe.
This is especially important now, since I am allowed only one cup a day. (Heart arrhythmias...)
(Years ago I use to drive over the border to Seattle for coffee – home of the first Starbucks.)
Right now the best home brew is what I make with the portable Melitta cone and fresh ground beans of course!

Red eye: A cup of drip coffee with one shot of espresso in it. Also known as a slingblade, a depth charge, a shot in the dark, an Al Pacino, an autobahn, a "Canadiano,” a quantum or a hammerhead.

How do you get your fix?

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