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January 12, 2019 · 7:01 pm

12 January 2019

Gym at the Shire. Treadmill.
Walking. Morningside Gardens.

The Ballad of Ira Hayes – Kris Kristofferson, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
Lady Sings the Blues – Billie Holliday
Dimming of the Day – Bonnie Raitt
These Foolish Things – Aaron Neville
Shelter from the Storm – Bob Dylan
Oh! Grampa – Cab Calloway
Breakdown – Melissa Etheridge
Wondrous Stories – Yes
Ramblin’ Round – Indigo Girls & Ani Difranco
Compassion – Magdalen Hsu-Li
This Little Light of Mine – Rainbow Sign
Feelin Me Right Now – Kelly Rowland
I Should Have Known Better – The Beatles
That’s My Desire – James Brown
Rastaman – Lucky Dube
The Ballad of Ira Hayes – Johnny Cash

Ira Hayes, of the Pima people, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was among the six men who raised the second U.S. flag on Iwo Jima. He was born on 12 January 1923 and died on 24 January 1955.

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January 11, 2019 · 9:53 pm

11 January 2019

Gym at the Shire. Treadmill. Stretching.

After the Gold Rush – k.d. lang
When Thugs Cry – 2Pac
Koulandia – Kélétigui Diabaté
Amie – Pure Prairie League
Bye Bye Baby – MaryWells
On the Road Again – Willie Nelson
About My Imagination – Jackson Browne
Need Your Love So Bad – Eva Cassidy
Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright – Eric Clapton
Lagoinha – Carlinhos Brown
A Home – Dixie Chicks
End of the Yellow Brick Road – Quincy Jones
Unforgettable – Roberta Flack
Eldorado – Neil Young

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January 7, 2019 · 9:46 pm

7 January 2019

Gym at the Shire. Treadmill 10 minutes. Elliptical (for the first time in more than a year) 5 minutes. Workout with NK Body Philosophy.
Also walking around Morningside Gardens.
Should have stretched more.

Witnesses: Caravanserai – R. Carlos Nakai
Spiritual City – The Waterboys
Build A Levee – Natalie Merchant
Handle with Care – Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Ghostdance – Bill Miller
Pure Mood – Spyro Gyra
Quality of Mercy – Michelle Shocked
Circle – Sarah McLachlan
Manic Depression – Jimi Hendrix
So Far Away – Carole King
Lagos Sound System – Les Barons
What a Wonderful World – Eva Cassidy
Magh Seola – Eileen Ivers
The First Person on Earth – Tracy Chapman
Dance to the Music – Sly & The Family Stone

 

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January 2, 2019 · 10:33 pm

2 January 2019

Gym. 45 minutes on treadmill. Stretching.

Omnis Mundus Jocundetur – Clare College Singers & Orchestra
Fur Elise – Vince Guaraldi
Wassail Song – Philadelphia Brass Ensemble
Joy to the World – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus
Silent Night – Sarah McLachlan
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Holiday Traditions
The Bushes of Jerusalem – Tommy Sands
Christmas in the Trenches – John McCutcheon
The Rebel Jesus – The Chieftains
The Holly and the Ivy – Folks Like Us
Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains – Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Vom Himmel Hoch – The Buskaid Soweto String Project
O Come All Ye Faithful – Amy Grant
Christmas Must Be Tonight – The Band
Cedar, Sweet Grass, and Sage – Bill Miller
O Little Town of Bethlehem – Celtic Woman
O Holy Night – Pentatonix
A Stable in Bethlehem – Choir of St. George’s Chapel Windsor

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January 1, 2019 · 9:43 pm

1 January 2019

For a couple of years, I have been posting my exercise playlists on Facebook. I have decided to more those lists to this blog. At least until my loyal readers on Facebook revolt.

Walking. Morningside Heights and Morningside Gardens.
Stretching. Gym.
The New Year – Death Cab for Cutie
The First Day of the Year – Katie McMahon
Turn over a New Leaf – John Lee Hooker
What’s New – Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson
Brand New Day – Van Morrison
New Beginning – Tracy Chapman
New Life – Brianna Lea Pruett
A Brand New Me – Aretha Franklin
New Year’s Day – U2
A Brand New Day – Luther Vandross
New Year’s Resolution – Otis Redding & Carla Thomas
How Can I Keep from Singing – Little Windows
New Time & Age – Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

 

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April 7, 2018 · 5:02 pm

Gym, 7 April 2018

IMG-7193In support of friends in Lincoln, Nebraska who were participating in the Autism 5K today, I did 5K on the treadmill. It’s the first time I have done 5K since I have been back in New York. 

You Know I Love You – B.B. King
It Don’t Mean a Thing – Eva Cassidy
Man Made Lake – Calexico
Song for Ireland – Mary Black
Rain Us Love – Native Root
Upon These Stones – Les Miserables
Nadine – Chuck Berry
Photograph – Ringo Starr
The Prayer – Celtic Woman
Sebastian – Ruben Blades
Sentimental Johnny – Flogging Molly
Crazy Dream – Los Lonely Boys
So Much – Macy Gray
Old Devil Time – Pat Humprhies
Monsieur Bibendum – Tryo
Peter – David LaMotte

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March 16, 2018 · 8:53 pm

Workout 16 March 2018

IMG-7027After a week away and a few days off due to laziness, I returned to the gym today.

I spent thirty minutes on the treadmill and did some core work.

Then I did an arms and legs workout with NK Body Philosophy. At some point during the evening ahead, I will stretch to March Madness.

Hopefully this marks the beginning of a routine.

Now if I could just do something to restrain my eating …

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February 23, 2018 · 10:23 pm

Workout 23 February 2018

IMG-6943Gym at the Shire. Treadmill. Core work.
Themes from Harvest Home – James Galway
St. Louis Blues – Bessie Smith
Hoochie Coochie Man – Eric Clapton
Laganside – Smailovic & Sands
Stand by Me – John Lennon
Prince of Darkness – Indigo Girls
I Found a Love – Wilson Pickett
All That Heaven Will Allow – Bruce Springsteen
Buck – Nina Simone
Country Road – James Taylor
Joy (Pt. 1) – Isaac Hayes
Raglan Road – The Chieftains and Roger Daltry
When We Collide – k.d. lang
Ice Cream – Coalishun
Jet Lag Chase – Debi Graham

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February 22, 2018 · 11:10 pm

Workout 22 February 2018

Gym at the Shire. Treadmill. Strength work.
Songbird – Eva Cassidy
F Troop – Archie Roach
All I Left Behind – Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris
Cat’s in the Cradle – Harry Chapin
Barn Dance – Jack Gladstone
It’s My Way – Buffy Sainte-Marie
Trick Bag – Earl King
Hope You’re Feeling Better – Santana
Change It – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Subcity – Tracy Chapman
Sock in It – Fairport Convention
Cry for Me Baby – Elmore James
Dark Streets of London  – The Pogues
Step by Step – John McCutcheon
Say It – Jennifer Hudson

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September 7, 2016 · 10:43 pm

The Until We Meet Again Tour – 7 September 2016, part 1

The Gym at the Shire has been a recurring venue during the Until We Meet Again Tour. I have been one of the house bands. Nicole Kung, of NK Body Philosophy, was a featured artist during these gigs. Desi Aldarando, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, and Elisabeth Lee made guest appearances.

The final show at this favored venue took place this morning. And after the show, the entry fob was turned in. Self care will continue in other locations, but not at the Gym at the Shire, until we meet again.

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