that's so great, sally. to be able to "scratch that itch" - to
  follow what others may call an obsession -- I think that's the
  absolute #1 secret to happiness -- getting all of your little
  joys and having them bundled up with an activity that drives
  you, that gives you camradaree - to have a clan, really. i'd
  need to learn to pace myself if I was to take up running - i
  think that's always been my problem. that and good sneakers. "