Cinco De Mayo

Happy Cinco De Mayo!!

Walt went to work with Ryan on Friday. For lunch, they had a little catered lunch for the holiday, and of course there were sombreros.... Not only human size... BUT WALT SIZED TOO!! So of course they had to have a little fun and an impromptu photo shoot :) Seems like a dachshund may not be the easiest subject model...

Same Love

Ryan was listening to this CD today, and although I don't like most of the jams, this one really stood out!!

Wiener Dog Song

Original song that celebrates the enigmatic, beloved dachshund, featuring video footage and adorable photos of wiener dogs in various poses. 

Song written and performed by Yet Another String Band. If you want to sing along, here are the song's lyrics:

On the sixth day, God created man
But earlier that morning, He had another plan
He took some spare parts, some looked kinda weird
And cooked them for awhile and a wiener dog appeared

He had long floppy ears, sausage shaped and brown
Stubby little legs and belly dragging on the ground
A nose that's made for smellin', where rabbit might be dwellin'
But it won't be there for long when a wiener dog's around

Some dogs are hairy, and other dogs are small
but there's only one dog shaped like a Hebrew National
Kilbasic in form. At night they'll keep you warm
They're nature's perfect brat. Yes, the Wiener Dog is hot!

Thin little tail, that's in constant motion
Big, brown eyes, that beg for your devotion
Bark so loud it could disperse a riot crowd
You best not make a sound
When a wiener dog's around

Now a wiener dog's a carnivore, which leaves us little doubt
That you better watch your back when a wiener dog's about
They eat fish, pork and fowl and steaks when they can get 'em
So be careful of your hand when you go to pet 'em

Wiener dog, wiener dog
Everyone loves a wiener dog
To make a long story short and a short story long
Everybody sing the wiener dog song

Wiener dog, wiener dog
Everybody loves a wiener dog
To make a long story short and a short story long
Everybody sing the wiener dog song

Now some dogs are light and some dogs weigh a ton
But there's only one dog that fits so neatly on a bun!
Stubborn as a mule. You may think you rule.
But this I know is true...your wiener dog owns you

Little sharp teeth that'll cut through wooden plank
Body by zeppelin like a Ball Park Frank
A tongue that's made for licken' in places that'll sicken
But don't be tightly wound, when a wiener dog's around
No badger will be found when a wiener dog's around
Before you step best check the ground when a wiener dog's around

Wiener dog, wiener dog
Everyone loves a wiener dog
To make a long story short and a short story long
Everyone sing the wiener dog song

Wiener dog, wiener dog
Everyone loves a wiener dog
To make a long story short and a short story long
Everybody sing the wiener dog song

Wiener dog, wiener dog
Everyone wants a wiener dog
To make a long story short and a short story long
Everyone sing the wiener dog song

Rise & Shine

Friday's Four

I quickly realized, due to the HEAT, that my run after work today would NOT be a distance run. I was originally thinking about doing 12 miles or so, but when I saw the weather for the end of the week (because the Santa Ana's are blowing) I knew that plan would need to change.

I figured that I would go out and try to do a FAST Four miles instead - thinking that I could handle 30+ minutes in the heat, but probably wouldn't be able to do 2 hours :) This was working out great until my right shin started to tighten up and I had to stop a mile or so in to stretch it out. Once I stopped to stretch I never really got back into the groove.

I was able to finish the run, and still do it in a decent enough time, it just wasn't what I was expecting. I was still able to do a little over 4 miles in about 36 minutes, which averaged out to be about 8:30 pace... Again, better than race pace, but not as fast as I was hoping to go when I was only doing 4 miles [BUT HONESTLY, IT IS CRAZY TO THINK THAT I CAN SAY ""ONLY"" 4 MILES WHEN LAST YEAR AT THIS TIME I STILL HADN'T EVEN RUN MY FIRST 5K OR RACE]

I know, the bas runs make the good ones feel so much better - but I still get bummed when I have a 'bad' run. I would be fine with them all being amazing runs :)

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7 Years Ago

I can't believe Monday marked SEVEN years since I graduated from the University of Michigan!!

It seems like it was just a couple days ago, but at the same time, it feels like a lifetime ago...

They say HoMe will always be where the Block M is :)