Blueberries are on the bushes, finally, in Truro. It seems like we are the last ones to change seasons.

They’re still green overall, but yesterday and today I went on a couple of short runs and saw them changing color.

It’s been a long time since I did any running. I finally got interested in knowing more about the different trails behind our house. I did some searching and mapping on Google Maps, and found some trails off the beaten path/road.

My first day out, yesterday June 30, 2008, I came up alongside a fellow doing some walking. I asked if he knew about a trail off the main road that would circle back to where I started. He did, and we chatted for a bit as we walked. It turned out to be pretty easy to find and follow, and interesting.

Today I went a different route that he suggested, along the fire road and out toward the air force base. That was interesting too, with several offshoots that kept my interest going in a way that running on a treadmill can’t.

Shocking–I even didn’t bring along anything to listen to–and survived.

So the exploration keeps the interest going, and although I didn’t make it all the way to the cliff overlooking the shore, I discovered new stuff and had some ripe blueberries along the way. Wouldn’t Bear Grylls approve?

Tags: capecod, 2008, national seashore, truro, outer cape, outer cape cod, cape cod trails

I’ve upgraded the site and switched to this new theme…

Also, there’s a better Flickr photos plug-in in the sidebar. Plus you can see more photos on a photo page right on this site: http://www.prickitt.com/photos/

Here’s one from left field… I read that you can get nice sharp collars without the fuss of ironing. Just plug in a hair straightener, then press the fold of the collar down for few seconds at a time and iron the crease sharp.

If you really want to try this out, give it a shot with: HAI flat irons, FHI flat irons, or an Infrashine hair straightener.

You Know You’re from Cape Cod when… — A list of funny stuff from a group on Facebook.

With over 50 items on the list—here’s the first thing on it:

• …you know where Truro is

I actually get most of it!

Video –Wherein Jack Bauer has to run down the block to find a phone, and you still get email access through AOL and more…