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Today is my 32nd birthday. I managed to pry myself out of bed around 8am and run my usual three mile route. I ran by the old professor that we always see walking his dog. He exclusively wears shorts and this is the first time I've seen him not wearing his long-johns under his shorts. He has thick calf muscles, his beard is longish and yellowed, and his little dog had on a faded kerchief around his neck.  I wonder what he teaches? I assume he is affiliated with the University because we've seen him in some of the buildings, but it is rare. I would like to interview him sometime.  I've been thinking about doing a series about runners. Even though he isn't running, he would make a striking character study.