Just did a longer than usual workout on the treadmill, 50 minutes at 4 mph or so, and then came up for a shower. While bending over to put on my shoes I felt something in my chest. Is this it? Am I having a heart something? Did I over-do it?

Well these are the considerations: too much trouble to go to the doc to find out. Even more trouble to go to the emergency room. And then there is the insurance angle.

I think that we are covered for the EM but not for a private doc who would send me to the EM anyway, because that's where all the equipment is.

Well, we are going north on Sunday by Amtrak. Ill wait to see Dr. Kerpin, he knows me and is a cardiologist.

It's just too much trouble--stupid right?

In the meantime, working out makes me feel great. I need the sweat, that tired-relaxed feeling that comes over my body.

I am listening to Tibetan Chanting now on a CD.

Should I join an ashram?