I was especially gratified to read that several of you will be tackling “deferred maintenance” in the near future. You are the sugar in the lemonade, and a powerful reminder that life is indeed sweet.

On Sunday, the Marine Corps Marathon was a great experience, with top-flight organization from start to finish. The credit goes to the real-life warriors of the USMC who make it all happen.

Though I was slower than I had hoped to be, I stayed on my feet and never broke into a walk, even during the last couple of miles when virtually everyone around me was throwing in the towel. And that I owe to you. So again, thanks.

(You can watch me making scrunched-up, lemon-sucking faces by searching for “Jen” after clicking the “Runner Interviews” link at http://www.marinemarathon.com. You can also see me high-fiving my way home, Fat Cyclist water bottle in hand, by clicking the finish-line video link and viewing the footage when the race clock reads 5:45:30-ish.)

Big Boned– my thoughts are with you during this terrible time.