Take a hike…
We had a really fantastic hike in the mountains this Sunday. One of our Russian friends took us on a hike on Rainer to Comet Falls and it was really … Continue reading Take a hike…
Author: Mark
I write, I read, I lift heavy things, and drink fermented beverages. Just not at the same time. I work in the computer industry, and blog for no good reason at all.
Seafair Racing – Circa 1978
Seafair is here again. Folks who didn’t grow up in Seattle probably don’t understand the appeal of Hydroplane races, or the fact that this wasn’t always so commercialized. I remember … Continue reading Seafair Racing – Circa 1978
The Guest Nest
Inside the Wisteria that grows on the front of my house we have a bird’s nest. it was there when we first saw the place in Winter, and we thought … Continue reading The Guest Nest
I Hate People; Asshole Edition
We went through a few years of hell from some folks who were willing to lie, cheat, and do anything to get back at us for perceived wrongs. When you … Continue reading I Hate People; Asshole Edition
Modes of Travel
Yulia and I were talking this evening about traveling again, and what we wanted to do for our next trip. We have been talking with several of our friends about … Continue reading Modes of Travel
Poker in the rear….
I went out and played poker with the guys last night. I haven’t been able to get away for poker recently (the last time I played it snowed), but This … Continue reading Poker in the rear….
All hail Flonaise!
Holy Crap! I have not had many allergies growing up. I literally had none until my senior year of High School, where I developed a reaction to something in Sun … Continue reading All hail Flonaise!
Sun…
Holy crap it’s good to see the sun again. We have had way too much rain for our own good, this year, and always when I have had time off. … Continue reading Sun…
Whose Generation Will Be Lost?
After our return from our trip to Paris, I decided to pick up a few of Hemingway’s books to read. We spent a lot of our time in the Latin … Continue reading Whose Generation Will Be Lost?
You are what you eat
Jesus I hate food now. You really get spoiled on good ingredients and fresh bread. The crap that we call food in America tastes like processed cardboard, but at least … Continue reading You are what you eat
a little slow…
Jet lag is in full swing. Yesterday I was sleepy. today it is not sleep, but I cannot think coherently. It is almost impossible to do my job. Fortunately a … Continue reading a little slow…
@ Work
I am now back at my office. Advantages: A Coke does not cost 2 Euros We have air conditioning I no longer smell like the Parisian homeless Disadvantages: I am at … Continue reading @ Work
Cognitive Dissonance 