A couple days ago, the Renaissance Man ...
completed his read of David Benioff's "City of Thieves".
Fansite blogger "Janie" was able, after much effort, to agree to have the Renaissance Man share a few words on the novel. Mr. Benioff now owes more than a handful of thank yous for the Renaissance Man's kind endorsement & subsequent surge in book sales.
From the man himself:
City of Thieves, set during the Siege of Leningrad, follows the journey of Lev as he is arrested for looting and, along with accused deserter Kolya, instead of being executed is given a mission to find a dozen eggs. Nazis! Sex!! Death!!! Cannibals!!!! Discussions on Russian Literature!!!!! An epic bowel movement!!!!!! This book has it all. Full of black humor, at turns funny, sweet, sad, and horrific, City of Thieves is engaging from beginning to end.
Final note:
It's rumored that while reading "City of Thieves" in his front yard, the Renaissance Man noticed his neighbor's kitten stuck in a high tree. To the panic-stricken neighbor's great appreciation, the Renaissance Man apparently nonchalantly rescued the petrified kitten with one hand - all while continuing his read of the "City of Thieves". Typical amazing behavior.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Renaissance Man too much for Bikram Yoga
About a week ago, the Renaissance Man ...
Attended his first Bikram Yoga session. The Yoga is often referred to as "Hot Yoga" or "Fire Yoga" in reference to the 105 degree temperature and 40% humidity environment in which it is practiced. But certainly no problem for Renaissance Man, right?
Well ... it turns out that his first Bikram Yoga session will also likely be his last. Word on the street is that the Bikram Yoga instructors firmly notified the Renaissance Man that he would no longer be welcome in their studio.
Apparently, while the Renaissance Man flawlessly and with seemingly minimial effort stretched himself into each of the 26 poses, the many ladies in attendance could not maintain concentration on their own poses & breathing. The distracted ladies were heard gasping, "Wooooowwww, his chi is so strong and dominant ... I love it but I can't focus on this exercise ... i'm breaking down ...".
Alas, the curse of the Renaissance Man.
Unable to switch off that which is so natural to him.
Attended his first Bikram Yoga session. The Yoga is often referred to as "Hot Yoga" or "Fire Yoga" in reference to the 105 degree temperature and 40% humidity environment in which it is practiced. But certainly no problem for Renaissance Man, right?
Well ... it turns out that his first Bikram Yoga session will also likely be his last. Word on the street is that the Bikram Yoga instructors firmly notified the Renaissance Man that he would no longer be welcome in their studio.
Apparently, while the Renaissance Man flawlessly and with seemingly minimial effort stretched himself into each of the 26 poses, the many ladies in attendance could not maintain concentration on their own poses & breathing. The distracted ladies were heard gasping, "Wooooowwww, his chi is so strong and dominant ... I love it but I can't focus on this exercise ... i'm breaking down ...".
Alas, the curse of the Renaissance Man.
Unable to switch off that which is so natural to him.
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