My ass is getting larger. I put on my wedding & funeral suit today and I noticed it was a little tight in the waist. And I’m not real sure how the collar on my shirt is so small when my neck measures out at 15 1/2″ but a 15 1/2″ collar doesn’t fit. I think it’s time to hit the treadmil.

I made it to the memorial service of a co-worker who apparently had leukemia the whole time I knew him. I had no idea. It was also the first time I was in Temple Beth Israel in NW Portland, and it’s been in my neighborhood longer than I have. I think it’s the first time I’ve been in any temple at all. I hope the next time I’m in a temple it’s for a happier reason.

I did get to have dinner with old co-workers after the memorial service and it was quite fun. We all worked for a company that was interesting but didn’t pay that much and it was an interesting group of people. Plus, I got to work downtown instead of in the ‘burbs. My first commute was 40 minutes walking instead of 40 minutes driving each day. Sure saved a lot on gas and kind of gave me some minimal exercise. Ah, well, I’m sure it  looks a lot better in retrospect.