A blog from a science nut, computer geek, sometimes philosopher, and a human. Based out of Denver, with a love of Antarctica, I seem to wander the world so who knows where I'll be in 6 months.
Many of you asked what I was doing in urgent care and how urgent it was. I am fine, I just had yet another sinus infection and my Primary Care Physician is at GW University’s Medical Facility Associates (part of a Teaching Hospital) where getting a regular appointment is generally more then a week out. … Read more
It’s been a while, nearly a month an a half since I’ve chimed in on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I’ve been provoked by the fact that I’m sitting in an urgent care waiting room contemplating how mood, pain, sanity, and learning to be happy in all situations co-exist. On the one hand … Read more
To me and the 18,000,000 other people who likely share Dec 19th with them. Let’s hope that this next year is a good year for all 18 million of us. Special thanks to my mother for the greatest birthday present ever!
I need a bit of feedback on some photos I’m submitting to the DCist Exposed 2008 Photography Show as I have more then the allowed number to enter. Three photos are allowed, but I’ve chosen 11 from the DC area that meet my high standards. If you have the time, can you peruse the 11 … Read more
11 months ago I was in New Zealand visiting random couchsurfers and meeting up with some friends on my 2005-06 summer on the ice, when chances of chances, I ran into an interesting an enthusiastic women who just finished a time at a Community Supported Agriculture Farm. April Armstrong, was on a working holiday in … Read more
Apparently the Alaska National Guard actually did fly a C-130 with presents to Kotlik not to long after I left. I heard they were considering it from Elise, but didn’t give it much thought till my Mom said they showed it on Channel 9 back in Denver. NBC Video of the event (Windows Media Player)
William Scott, (of antarctic infamy) asked me about cameras and as I wrote I realize some of what I was writing more people might be able to use some of these thought during this christmas shopping season. Bill, Good to hear you have taken an interest in taking timelapses, although I must warn you about … Read more
I’m back in DC! Actually I’ve been back for 3 days now, but I’ve been catching up and managed to get hit hard by yet another sinus infection. The flight home was a bit questionable for a while, but it all worked out. Apparently I didn’t actually reserve my return for last sunday from Kotlik … Read more
I just walked back from a mini-potlatch (similar to a pow-pow or multi-family gathering) at the community center and am digesting thanksgiving dinner from several hours ago while mulling thoughts of this native alaskan town during this day of thanks. The food was wonderful, we managed ham, turkey, glazed carrots, sweet potato casserole, coffee cake, … Read more
I never got to see the Aurora Australis, but just tonight I got to see the Aurora Borealis. Beautiful sight to see, but damn it’s cold when they come out!