Monthly report: October 2026

Big changes in my kinda, sorta quantified self. Other than that, life goes on, and goes on well. Highlights of the month: Venice A visit to Subiaco, always worthwhile Many bicycle rides Visits from friends A/C and heat; finally cracked, on the promise of an efficient heat pump. Baked cookies, molassses Frank Horvath photo show at the Terme di Caracalla Weeknotes! Vaccinated against the ’flu Orchids repotted Olives harvested Activities I do like the autumn when days are bright and sunny, warm even, and nights just a little bit chilly. It does mean lots of work on the terrace, but that too is a pleasure when the weather holds. Decided to do the Coffeeneuring Challenge this year and it has been good, getting out for shorter rides more often. But what with the Qi Gong and the jogging, I am definitely missing out on podcasts. October: Run: 11 Reading: 25 Steps (avge): 9022 Podcasts: 13 (all of them logged) In bed/asleep 7:52/7:44 Cycled: 7 Weight (avge): 90.3 Naps: 20 Walking with sticks:…