Here’s something to think about – it was warmer today, so I tried on my new long sleeve running shirt. It’s one of those funky micro fibre deals with the wicking of the moisture and stuff. Ok, whatever, I never really bought into that hype. Until now. This thing makes me feel colder than if I’m not wearing anything. I ran with it and a jacket, and when I got home, it was mostly dry even though the jacket was soaked with sweat. The thought? It was made in Vancouver, Canada, which is different than my made in Mexico pieces of crap. I’m not knocking Mexico, I’m knocking companies that make their products in other (cheaper) countries. Quality control doesn’t really seem to figure into the pie charts for these guys. Another example: my New Balance running shoes are made in the USA, and they’re the best shoes I’ve ever used. My New Balance day to day shoes were made in China, and they’re falling apart in record time. I realize that North American stuff might still get made in sweatshops, but damn, free trade and globalization don’t seem to be working out too well for me.