Hey folks, Scott Soriano is an old punk from my beloved home town of Sacramento who is a journalist (among other things) and is one of those independent voices that I've been relying on for thoughtful, level headed writing on the state of our union. Check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/scottsor...

Working from home today - Belle & Pepper are right here to help with spreadsheet questions, analysis, and any other professional assistance I may need, which is helpful.

Checking out the Hawes trail system around Red Mountain in Mesa, AZ. Fun trails, and certainly nice to ride in warm and sunny weather in December! ☀️

When the sun is out on Christmas Eve you ride. So I did.

One thing that is keeping me sane (and there are many, this is just one) is ending most of my interaction with Legacy Media. There's a lot of good content out there, some of it is kinda funny, but still smart, like this one:
open.substack.com/pub/opiniona...

Rode on both sides of the highway yesterday and did a bunch of clearing...these are two of my favorites. Both kinda off the beaten path scenarios, usually the last to be visited by the county Sawyers. This sort of thing is keeping my spirits up and my mind (and body) occupied.

When we lose power in MV the dogs really don't mind at all.

Ousel Falls hike was outstanding, especially in the snow!