Snow Days in Alexandria, it was 110 years ago yesterday and today (1904) that it snowed in Alexandria.  Some of the homes here in the Garden District were here and saw the snow.  All you can do is hunker down, drink a lil wine, have some coffee and cook a good meal.

Today, I joined another gym in town.  It's called Don Fields Gym, their motto, is  "Built by Don Fields".

This gym is closer to the house, I can bike after the weather gets better.

Its all new equipment, this is the second location of Mr. Fields' Gym.

Let's hope I get committed Again!!!

Various Topics

It's Sunday morning here in Alexandria, La.  Not much going on, but my body is telling me to get some more physical activities i.e. biking, going back to the gym, etc...

Life here, for a gay man, living in a Louisiana Mid Size City and with close proximity to  rural Louisiana, can have its challenges and rewards.  Surprisingly, the attitudes of the local population is fairly tolerant and progressive in many ways.  However, venture into the country, 15 miles out of town, and the generosity of social change is minimal.

Work is progressing, my work schedule is very pretty good these days, working 30 hours a week, making up my own schedule most of the times is the best way.  I don't feel the pressure as I did when I was full time and had all those responsibilities.  Shedding those duties has been good for me. Continuing my support of City Hall is rewarding and provides me with just enough work time.

First Ride of 2014, back on the bike after a very long time off of it due to a fall in the early Fall of 2013.

I only clock 6 miles in an hour, very slow time, usually I would clock about 10 to 12 miles in an hour on the mountain bike... I was very slow.  But the good thing about it all I am back on the mtn bike and in time, will be back to my old pace.... hope so.

It's Cold Here, 19 degrees this morning on the back porch, not the sub tropical climate I know of Louisiana, even at this time of year.  It  is usually nights in the mid 30s or 40's.  Not 19 degrees .....

On to better weather!!!!

I received a telephone call yesterday, from an old friend, who for one reason or the other hasn't communicated with me in a very long time.  He reached out yesterday and invited me to come to his and his partner's home to have cabbage rolls and black-eyed peas.

In the sense of friendship, I accepted.

Let's start off the New Year on a good note!!!