Ben Nevis -- the tallest peak in Great Britain, stands at roughly 4,400' above seal level. Since the base of the five mile climb is actually near sea level, hikers get the joy of actually ascending nearly all of that elevation. The hike starts out simply enough…
http://www.seattletoportland.com The "STP" is a highly organized bicycle ride that goes (obviously) from Seattle to Portland, covering 200 miles in the process. This year, it was over the weekend of July 13 and 14. This was my first time riding in the STP, and the longest I've ever…
This is a story that starts by saying "I cleaned it all up before she got home," which I did. Like the opening in a balloon that is flying around the room, it seamed that the pressures of far too much entropy discovered a weak spot, and that…
Recently, I went to a restaurant called Shari's, which is part of a national chain. On a wall in the lobby was a plaque of their "Mission Statement", made of engraved metal on a wooden background. It said something about dedication to customers, quality food, and employees who…