When I began blogging in college I read a lot of political blogs, and Jon Swift’s was one of the better satires out there. Jon Swift whose real name (unknown to many but known to some), was Al Weisel, the “reasonable conservative who liked to write about politics and culture”, …
An Afternoon Fart
I wanted to add some color here for the dullest and darkest month of the year. Do you think there is hidden meaning in my choosing grey, with a mere touch of purple and raspberry, to color up the blog? In February 2006 I wrote a post called Bode, Bode, …
Me, Shaun White, And Weekend Notes
Evidence of the fragility of my bones came years sooner than predicted by my brother when, after being trampled by someone’s large child in the parking lot of the local ski resort on Saturday, I fell and fractured my right wrist, or distal radius as those in the know call …
I Just Don’t Know What To Do
I spent the weekend snowboarding and “Standing With Haiti” throughout MD to the PA line. Some places were collecting shoes, and some were collecting money. It was all good, though it appears Haitians need food, water, and tents more than anything right now, along with a few cruise ships boats …
I’m Free, I’m Free, And I’m Waiting For You To Follow Me – Holiday Hosting
If I told you what it takes to reach the highest high, You’d laugh and say ‘nothing’s that simple’ I received this holiday offer and thought I’d pass it on. My hosting company, siteground, sends something out each Christmas for friends and family. This year it was a ten dollar …


