Today and most of Friday I'll be offline during a marathon flight from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi, via Frankfurt. I'll be in the UAE for a … [Read more...] about Eleven Times Zones Away
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The Birthday Hike
Each Wednesday during Daylight Savings Time, I lead an evening hike on what we call the Roller Coaster Ridge in San Clemente. It's a great … [Read more...] about The Birthday Hike
Forty-nine Years on this Big Blue Ball
Phew! Forty-nine years. It's a lengthy stretch of time, and it's been marked by many momentous milestones. Although my birthday doesn't … [Read more...] about Forty-nine Years on this Big Blue Ball
Daylight Savings Time = Bring on the Weeknight Hikes!
It's no secret that I love hiking. I've devoted my SoCalHiker website to cataloging the hiking trails I explore in Orange County and … [Read more...] about Daylight Savings Time = Bring on the Weeknight Hikes!
Tsunami
A few years ago I noticed Tsunami evacuation route signs around town. There has never been a serious tsunami here in Southern California, at … [Read more...] about Tsunami
The Genuine Article
Jeff Turner shared his thoughts on transparency this week, and spurred me to tackle a subject that I've been mulling over for a long … [Read more...] about The Genuine Article
25 Years of Joel
Today marks the 25th birthday of my youngest, Joel. Yeah. My youngest. Is 25. Years. Phew! Joel has always been a little mischievous. … [Read more...] about 25 Years of Joel