Odysseus Meets Nausicaa

Odysseus Meets Nausicaa
Odysseus Meets Nausicaa, Pieter Lastman (1619), In Munich Old master Gallery

Friday, November 18, 2011

Elite Runners of 2011 New York City Marathon (NY Times photo)


Paula Radcliffe of Britain, appropriately front and center even at the start, won the women's New York City Marathon nine months after giving birth. She finished in 2 hours 23 minutes 9 seconds, far slower than her world record of 2:15.25.

Running on Empty

In the 1990s, tired and overworked Americans were losing confidence about moving toward a better life in spite of their intense and passionate dedication to the work ethic. They were "running on empty" because they felt overworked and tired.

 


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