Lisa and I went to see the movie this past Thursday (21-Feb).  One word – terrific!  Whether you are a repeat marathoner (EY, DT, etc) or are considering running your first this movie will touch a nerve. 

Once you cross the finish line of your first marathon all goals, no matter how big, will appear reachable.

http://www.marathonmovie.com/

Its impossible to turn on the news without someone claiming that health-care in Canada is better and cheaper.  Oh really?

 This is a great first-hand article on Canadian health-care.  I recommend reading it but here are a few highlights.

• according to the World Health Organization Canadians, for the price they pay, now have the worst health care system in the world
• In British Columbia, all elective operating rooms shut down at 3 p.m.
• A patient will usually wait for nine to 12 months for a smaller procedure such as carpal tunnel surgery or a hernia repair, and 14 to 18 months for a major procedure such as a total joint replacement or cardiac valve replacement
• The government limits how many patients each doctor can see and bill for each day. If you exceed the government’s quota, you simply won’t get paid for the additional work.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/insight/story/224748.html

I am.  For me, visiting an Ikeastore is similar to a trip to Barnes and Noble.  I always leave with more ideas than I entered with.  Its like a brainstorm factory.   Unfortunately since the nearest Ikea store is over 300 miles away in Atlanta I don’t get to visit very often.

For you Ikea fans out there, here are a few great websites to check out:

• Ikeafans– excellent resources for all things Ikea, check out the user forums
• Ikea Hacker– GREAT blog featuring nifty Ikea modifications, this one is on my daily read list
• Ikeahacker Instructables