Unwittingly, carrying on a tradition

In Korea there is a tradition called Baek-il, a celebration of a child's 100th day of life and the return to good health for the mother. The celebration stems from a time in premodern Korea when infant mortality was high and living to 100 days was a sign that the child would survive to see its first birthday. Only then was the child officially welcomed to the family with a celebration for family and friends.

Today, we are officially 100 days away from the marathon. It's fitting, then, that Meghan's having a backyard gathering...a potluck with good drink, great food, and close friends. We might not have a spread as decadent as this little fellow (on left) did for his 100 day celebration, but it will certainly be delicious and I suspect that we might all leave Meghan's feeling the way he looks.

Good thing we have 11 miles tomorrow to work it off...