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I wander about New England's mountains. Sometimes I write about it. Punk rock and endurance sports might have saved my life
sorry but,
I grew up 40 miles west of Kansas City.
Ain't nobody winning this over my hometown
(though calling KC brisket slop might be a sacrilege)
I grew up 40 miles west of Kansas City.
Ain't nobody winning this over my hometown
(though calling KC brisket slop might be a sacrilege)
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
sorry but,
I grew up 40 miles west of Kansas City.
Ain't nobody winning this over my hometown
(though calling KC brisket slop might be a sacrilege)
I grew up 40 miles west of Kansas City.
Ain't nobody winning this over my hometown
(though calling KC brisket slop might be a sacrilege)
post your favorite Star Trek character, wrong answers only
November 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
post your favorite Star Trek character, wrong answers only
and not that this is the important part,
but Donnie ShortFingers couldn't be bothered to put on a tuxedo to his own black tie theme party?
Also what's with his guests wearing fedoras & flat caps while eating?
They're the most tacky tasteless bunch of rich people I've ever seen
but Donnie ShortFingers couldn't be bothered to put on a tuxedo to his own black tie theme party?
Also what's with his guests wearing fedoras & flat caps while eating?
They're the most tacky tasteless bunch of rich people I've ever seen
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
and not that this is the important part,
but Donnie ShortFingers couldn't be bothered to put on a tuxedo to his own black tie theme party?
Also what's with his guests wearing fedoras & flat caps while eating?
They're the most tacky tasteless bunch of rich people I've ever seen
but Donnie ShortFingers couldn't be bothered to put on a tuxedo to his own black tie theme party?
Also what's with his guests wearing fedoras & flat caps while eating?
They're the most tacky tasteless bunch of rich people I've ever seen
come on Congress,
America is entitled to a President that understands the constitution and basic ethics,
not an authoritarian monarchist shit poster. We deserve so much better
America is entitled to a President that understands the constitution and basic ethics,
not an authoritarian monarchist shit poster. We deserve so much better
October 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
come on Congress,
America is entitled to a President that understands the constitution and basic ethics,
not an authoritarian monarchist shit poster. We deserve so much better
America is entitled to a President that understands the constitution and basic ethics,
not an authoritarian monarchist shit poster. We deserve so much better
October 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Boston,
protesting Tyranny since 1773
protesting Tyranny since 1773
October 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Boston,
protesting Tyranny since 1773
protesting Tyranny since 1773
also,
the evangelical preacher John Brown would like a word....
the evangelical preacher John Brown would like a word....
October 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
also,
the evangelical preacher John Brown would like a word....
the evangelical preacher John Brown would like a word....
the Wiggles,
definitely the Wiggles
definitely the Wiggles
October 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
the Wiggles,
definitely the Wiggles
definitely the Wiggles
ah, yes, because being lean and passing PT tests is the key to leading a country to victory in war.
(I'd take the Old Lion as Sec. of Defense over Whiskey Pete every time & always)
(I'd take the Old Lion as Sec. of Defense over Whiskey Pete every time & always)
September 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
ah, yes, because being lean and passing PT tests is the key to leading a country to victory in war.
(I'd take the Old Lion as Sec. of Defense over Whiskey Pete every time & always)
(I'd take the Old Lion as Sec. of Defense over Whiskey Pete every time & always)
hey kids!
have you heard about the brand new fun past time called "Gravel Biking"
have you heard about the brand new fun past time called "Gravel Biking"
September 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
hey kids!
have you heard about the brand new fun past time called "Gravel Biking"
have you heard about the brand new fun past time called "Gravel Biking"
welcome to the time of year
when in Northern New England some folks wake up to temps in the high 30's or see frost warnings and shudder with dread,
while some of us shiver with delight.
(ski season is coming!)
when in Northern New England some folks wake up to temps in the high 30's or see frost warnings and shudder with dread,
while some of us shiver with delight.
(ski season is coming!)
September 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
welcome to the time of year
when in Northern New England some folks wake up to temps in the high 30's or see frost warnings and shudder with dread,
while some of us shiver with delight.
(ski season is coming!)
when in Northern New England some folks wake up to temps in the high 30's or see frost warnings and shudder with dread,
while some of us shiver with delight.
(ski season is coming!)
in other positive news,
one heck of a day for American mountain bike racers at the marathon World Championships
one heck of a day for American mountain bike racers at the marathon World Championships
September 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
in other positive news,
one heck of a day for American mountain bike racers at the marathon World Championships
one heck of a day for American mountain bike racers at the marathon World Championships
too good not to share,
Happy Pumpkin Spice Season!
Happy Pumpkin Spice Season!
September 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
too good not to share,
Happy Pumpkin Spice Season!
Happy Pumpkin Spice Season!
that looks very similar to
the Continental flag of New England
(or the soon to be independent Republic of New England)
the Continental flag of New England
(or the soon to be independent Republic of New England)
September 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
that looks very similar to
the Continental flag of New England
(or the soon to be independent Republic of New England)
the Continental flag of New England
(or the soon to be independent Republic of New England)
not just in Peachtree Park,
A statue of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman on every town green from Decatur to Savanah.
A statue of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman on every town green from Decatur to Savanah.
August 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
not just in Peachtree Park,
A statue of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman on every town green from Decatur to Savanah.
A statue of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman on every town green from Decatur to Savanah.
shows in KC and at the KU Student Union were always more expensive,
but at those venues we weren't parking in a cornfield
but at those venues we weren't parking in a cornfield
August 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
shows in KC and at the KU Student Union were always more expensive,
but at those venues we weren't parking in a cornfield
but at those venues we weren't parking in a cornfield
I think this was the 2nd or 3rd show I ever went to circa 1986
August 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I think this was the 2nd or 3rd show I ever went to circa 1986
punk rock and Endurance Sports may have saved my life:
August 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
punk rock and Endurance Sports may have saved my life:
apparently it's National Bibliophile Day,
Show us your shelves!
Show us your shelves!
August 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
apparently it's National Bibliophile Day,
Show us your shelves!
Show us your shelves!
at the beginning of the week I was down about the end of le Tour with no Mtb World Cup races coming up soon,
But then I remembered
I'm a Tri Dork now,
so plenty of races to watch this weekend
But then I remembered
I'm a Tri Dork now,
so plenty of races to watch this weekend
August 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
at the beginning of the week I was down about the end of le Tour with no Mtb World Cup races coming up soon,
But then I remembered
I'm a Tri Dork now,
so plenty of races to watch this weekend
But then I remembered
I'm a Tri Dork now,
so plenty of races to watch this weekend
stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness
August 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness
this picture
is like the beginning & end of "A Perfect World"
where Kevin Costner's character is laying in a field like he's napping, but he's been shot by a Texas Ranger sniper instead.
is like the beginning & end of "A Perfect World"
where Kevin Costner's character is laying in a field like he's napping, but he's been shot by a Texas Ranger sniper instead.
August 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
this picture
is like the beginning & end of "A Perfect World"
where Kevin Costner's character is laying in a field like he's napping, but he's been shot by a Texas Ranger sniper instead.
is like the beginning & end of "A Perfect World"
where Kevin Costner's character is laying in a field like he's napping, but he's been shot by a Texas Ranger sniper instead.
I think you're underestimating the capabilities of AI,
like what entire meal combinations can Lays potato chips be flavored
like what entire meal combinations can Lays potato chips be flavored
August 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I think you're underestimating the capabilities of AI,
like what entire meal combinations can Lays potato chips be flavored
like what entire meal combinations can Lays potato chips be flavored
while it's a true treat for cycling fans to watch the era of
Pogacar and Mathieu and Nino,
It's been just as incredible to watch the careers of
Marianne Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot over the past 15 years.
Pogacar and Mathieu and Nino,
It's been just as incredible to watch the careers of
Marianne Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot over the past 15 years.
August 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
while it's a true treat for cycling fans to watch the era of
Pogacar and Mathieu and Nino,
It's been just as incredible to watch the careers of
Marianne Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot over the past 15 years.
Pogacar and Mathieu and Nino,
It's been just as incredible to watch the careers of
Marianne Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot over the past 15 years.