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[ Friday, July 23, 2004 ]

 
Beautiful sunny, cool day with cumulus clouds. Welcome after days of humidity. Excellent weather to mow the lawn, which I did today for the first time this year. No matter what schedule I'm on, work cuts into the time I once spent on household and yard upkeep.

S [1:48 PM]

[ Wednesday, July 14, 2004 ]

 
Today I did a phone interview with a reporter I met going through customs in Tashkent. She had been in the country to stories on politics, the economy, and tourism. She had trouble finding people to interview in the Silk Road cities. It seemed many were sick in their hotel rooms.
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I regained the weight I lost on the trip within three days of returning. I don't imagine that kind of yo-yoing is good for the body. I ought to avoid going to countries that do that to me, but those are some of the most interesting ones. I already have an invitation to go to another developing country next spring.
S [9:34 PM]

[ Sunday, July 04, 2004 ]

 
So I came back from my trip 8% lighter. Weight I couldn't spare to lose. I really need to find vacation spots that are easier on my body.
S [2:10 PM]