It was the stuff of legends. It was a staple. It was always the go to place when we were…
Semper Paratus
Be Prepared. Is that the boyscout motto? Also, I vaguely remember something about courteous, brave, clean and reverent? One down,…
Halfway
I mentioned in a previous post that I am currently training to run a half marathon in November. I’m at…
I didn’t see it coming
I guess that’s how it’s supposed to be. Right? Not expecting it. At the least likely moment, it became suddenly…
Life lessons in the checkout line
Things learned at grocery store today: 1. Apparently I’ve reached a point that I no longer need to be embarrassed…
Lead climbing revelation: Falling doesn’t equal death
I took my first lead fall recently. I haven’t been lead climbing long. I got into it because my buddy,…
Random act of kindness
There are a lot of words I could use to describe this run. Most of them have four letters and…
Of horseshoes and hand grenades
(The above image is a vast exaggeration of the aircraft and events contained in this short narrative) It was a…
Whiteface
“It should be a good hike,” he says, with the usual confidence that is a sure sign that I’m about…
Amazing Grace
I have no idea what time it is. It’s late… No, its early. I’m so screwed up. Lighting flashes in…