My weather app indicated full sun the day I flew to Xi'an, and plenty of sun was to be had from 36,000 feet on my flight in, but on the ground, as the photo on the left below demonstrates, no sun was visible. China's air quality issue is well known but until you are in it, you … Continue reading On the Fifth Day of China: Gasping for Air
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A Decade of Rocky Mountains
Today is my 10 year anniversary of living in Colorado! I've done so much!
Some Love for Boulder
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Boulder is the friendliest place I've ever lived. People of all ages and situations are polite and helpful and always have a smile for you. I've struck up conversations in the most random places with people I wouldn't ordinarily talk to. But why not? Doing so … Continue reading Some Love for Boulder
Sanctuary 2.0: Zorro the Wonder Cat
On June 2, 2016, I went to a local animal shelter and brought home what was supposed to be a barn cat. I lived in a house that was built into the side of a mountain where mice and other small critters were common invaders, so I thought it would be good to have an … Continue reading Sanctuary 2.0: Zorro the Wonder Cat
Mt. Everest, seen from Nagarkot, Nepal (November, 2000)
While You Are There: Chances are slim to none that you'll only be going to Nagarkot. You'll probably be in Kathmandu and there is plenty to do there. But if you've been living in India for the past four months on a vegetarian diet, I strongly recommend against gorging yourself on a steak at one of … Continue reading Mt. Everest, seen from Nagarkot, Nepal (November, 2000)
